Evidence-based recommendations of what works for education in the midst of crisis and conflict

We support Education Advisers by responding to programme- and policy-related queries with timely, quality-assured, contextualised recommendations based on the best available research and evidence.

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Coxs Bazar - Bangladesh. July 2018. European Union.

The Education Research in Conflict and Protracted Crisis (ERICC) Research Programme Consortium is a global research and learning partnership that strives to transform education policy

We've seen that improving access, quality, and continuity of education is the most effective way to support the learning and development of children in crisis and conflict.The ERICC Helpdesk exists to provide actionable, evidence-backed advice to maximise meaningful change through your educational programmes, policies and partnerships.

Not only do we have local and international experts across 30 topic areas - the Helpdesk’s area of expertise is translating research into recommendations you can use. Our range of services includes evidence analysis, programme analysis, measurement and impact evaluation support, research support, and value for money analysis.

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About our services, approach, and team

Behind every response is a team of dedicated experts working together to help provide evidence-backed solutions for conflict- and crisis-affected education. Visit our About Us page to learn more about the services we offer, our roster of experts, and the partner organisations who make this support possible.

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The Helpdesk in Numbers

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41

Number of requests completed

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13

Number of countries where we have worked

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1028

Days of support provided

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50

Number of experts available

World map showing countries the Helpdesk has worked in

Bangladesh   Caribbean*   Jamaica   Jordan   Myanmar   Nigeria   Palestine   Rwanda   Sahel*

Syria   Yemen   Burkina Faso   Chad   Mali   Mauritania   Niger   Lebanon   Sudan   South Sudan   Haiti

Why Choose the Helpdesk

Evidence-based

Our experts analyse research to determine what has been proven effective for education in crisis and conflict environments and translate their findings into actionable recommendations specific to your context.

Quality-assured

Every response to Helpdesk queries are quality-assured to guarantee a reliable analysis of evidence that you can credibly use in programming and policymaking.

Improving value for money

Our cost analyses provide advice for achieving maximum impact through the most scalable and best value for money programmes. Our value-for-money services can also provide demonstrable evidence for effective use of available funding.

HELP DESK PROCESS

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Query Submission

Query submission via email: enqueries@ericchelpdesk.org

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Scoping Call

Helpdesk team with technical team set up a scoping call on specifications, context, timeline & expectation

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Assignment Resumes

Assignment resumes - the helpdesk draws on the pool of experts to allocate to the assignment.

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Confirmation

The requestor receives notification and confirmation with 24 - 48 hours

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Terms of Reference

Draw up Terms of reference and brief on deliverables for request fulfilment.

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Quality Assurance & Production

All deliverables are quality assured and produced for presentation to the requestor.

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Testimonials

“The team was so responsive, professional, and flexible. They really went above and beyond in not just the quality of the work, but their willingness to help non-experts grasp a complicated subject.”
“We have been hugely appreciative of the ERICC Helpdesk and its engagement, support, and capacity. It has been helpful not only for generating invaluable research but has also … enabled us to build relationships and garner trust from other key education stakeholders.”
“[The researchers] are comprehensive and responsive in their approach to research and engagement. The final product is hugely helpful in informing both Post and partner programmatic and policy decisions and has already been utilised to inform the design of advocacy priorities.”