About Macho Research Africa & Consultancy
A professional and independent social science research and consultancy firm headquartered in Arusha, Tanzania — serving government, NGOs, donors, academia, and the private sector across East Africa.
Evidence-Driven. Independent. Impact-Focused.
MRAC was established to provide high-quality, evidence-based research, monitoring and evaluation, and consultancy services that address real development challenges across Tanzania and the wider East African region.
We have developed strong working relationships with government institutions, international organizations, NGOs, academic institutions, private sector entities, and community organizations — enabling us to contribute effectively to policy formulation, program improvement, and data-driven decision-making.
All MRAC activities are grounded in Social Science Research, implemented through both applied and fundamental research traditions to ensure outputs are scientifically valid, contextually relevant, and practically applicable.
“Our research and advisory services help organizations make informed decisions, improve performance, and achieve sustainable impact.”
Vision & Mission
A Globally Recognized Centre of Excellence
To be a globally recognized centre of excellence in social science research and consultancy, providing reliable data, innovative insights, and practical solutions that promote sustainable social and economic transformation across East Africa and beyond.
Empowering Through Knowledge
To empower organizations, institutions, researchers, and communities with timely, accurate, and actionable knowledge through high-quality social science research, monitoring and evaluation, and professional consultancy services that support informed decision-making and sustainable development.
Our Core Values
Every engagement is guided by six principles that define who we are and how we work.
Integrity
We adhere to the highest standards of honesty, transparency, and ethical conduct in all our research and consultancy assignments. No compromise on ethics — ever.
Professionalism
We deliver services based on competence, objectivity, and respect for scientific research principles — maintaining the highest professional standards throughout every engagement.
Partnerships
We believe in collaboration with clients, stakeholders, and communities — building relationships based on trust, openness, and a shared commitment to meaningful impact.
Empowerment
We ensure that research gives voice to communities and supports inclusive development — strengthening capacity through research, training, and knowledge sharing.
Accountability
We take full responsibility for the quality, reliability, and usefulness of our work — delivering timely results and maintaining consistent quality in every project.
Teamwork
We value collective effort, shared learning, and multidisciplinary cooperation — combining diverse expertise for results no single discipline could achieve alone.
Sectors of Engagement
Our expertise spans eight key development sectors across Tanzania and East Africa.
Organizational Structure
A multi-tiered structure ensuring high-quality outputs, clear accountability, and efficient project execution at every level.
Who We Serve
MRAC works with a wide range of organizations — from national government to international donors and community-based groups.
Ready to Partner with MRAC?
Let’s discuss how our expertise can support your research, evaluation, or investment needs.
