Insights & Solutions Consulting
Strengthening Local Insights and Enabling Creative Governance Solutions Across Sectors in International Development
Headquartered in Arlington Virginia (USA), Insights & Solutions Consulting specializes in applied political economy analysis (PEA); democracy, human rights and governance (DRG) assessments; qualitative research; strategic planning and meeting facilitation; governance system strengthening across sectors; and related technical assistance. Our approach is to empower local experts and leaders to identify insights and solutions to drive change and achieve sustainable results. We tailor our approach and services to meet your unique needs, goals, and context.
Lisa McGregor, our founder and managing director, brings over 30 years of experience in international development including USAID-funded governance and cross-sectoral programming in Senegal, Uganda, Nigeria, Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Djibouti, Bangladesh, Thailand, North Macedonia, Haiti, Colombia, and many others. Lisa's career includes technical leadership and team management roles with RTI International, USAID, CARE International, the International Rescue Committee and the United Nations Development Program.
Please email us to set up a consultation or use the contact form at the bottom of this page to discover how our international development services can provide your organization with deep insights and innovative solutions.
Contact
➤ LOCATION
Arlington, VA 22204
☎ CONTACT
lmcgregor@is-consult.net
+1 571-234-9410
Our Mission Statement:
Our mission is to facilitate local insights and solutions to challenges and opportunities in governance and across sectors in partnership with local experts and organizations to ensure local ownership and sustainability.
Our Core Values
Empowerment: We prioritize local capacity building and leadership.
Sustainability: Our solutions are designed for long-term impact.
Collaboration: We work closely with clients to tailor strategies to meet their unique needs.
Practice Areas
Lead and Support Technical Assessments
Provide leadership and support to the design and implementation of applied political economy analysis (PEA); democracy, human rights, and governance (DRG) assessments; organizational capacity assessments (OCA); local civil society assessments; qualitative evaluations; and other technical assessments.
Strategic Planning and Meeting Facilitation
Designed in close partnership with clients, lead or support the facilitation of strategic workshops to solidify team goals and objectives; gain insights and identify solutions to technical and management challenges; and design and adapt project and activity design.
Lead and Support Training Sessions
Design the curriculum and approach in partnership with clients, train staff and partners on key technical approaches including applied PEA, OCAs, integrated governance, and other technical approaches.