Across Research and Communications (ACROSS) has been set up with an aim to work for scholars and organizations working on a range of social, economic, and political issues in India. Our goal is to provide strategies and solutions for collecting and analyzing data on these issues. Since its inception in 2018, ACROSS has been recognized for its commitment to data quality, and meticulous design and implementation.
We have particular expertise in survey and interview-based research. We have developed expertise in each stage of successful evidence-based projects, including design, sampling methodology, implementation, analysis, and evaluation. We have experience working with a range of academic researchers, practitioners, policymakers, non-governmental organizations, and others.
We are committed to the use of cutting-edge tools and methodologies for conducting research in both rural and urban settings. We have developed expertise in working in regions ranging from remote forested regions to urban slums. Our field researchers are extensively trained in the minute details of securing quality data in challenging field settings. We also have a team of proficient data managers to ensure the security of the collected data.
He is a pioneer in the field of social research and has more than 14 years of experience. He has conducted more than 100 surveys during his tenure. He has completed surveys across a wide range of domains.
Our Vision
Our biggest priority is ensuring we provide reliable and responsible data services to our clients. We are familiar with a range of project types, including qualitative fieldwork (ranging from interviews to pre-survey formative research), large-scale surveys, pilot studies, impact evaluations, and ongoing monitoring. We work closely with clients to tailor designs and implementation protocols that match their priorities while maintaining cost-effective budgets.
We see our mission as twofold. First, we work with clients to deliver quality results that build their reputation (and by extension, our own). Second, in striving to provide quality data and solutions for our clients, we also hope to contribute to social and economic development among the communities we work with.
Our expertise extends to the following areas:
Market Research:
- Exploring new geographical markets
- Assessing the potential of particular consumer products and services
- Developing efficient and competitive business strategies
- Gauging industry requirements and trends
- Identifying new and upcoming opportunities
Our Values
Our overall goal is client satisfaction. We strive to provide the best service to clients so that they are satisfied with the results and maintain long-lasting relationships with us. To do so, we focus on three core principles:
Quality– We are committed to providing data in a manner that reflects thoughtful design, and meticulous attention to protocol. To ensure data quality, we have a rigorous process of selecting personnel. We hire personnel with considerable experience and match the relevant strengths of individual personnel to the projects best served by these strengths. We also provide extensive project-specific training before any project.
Efficiency– While our first goal is to not compromise on data quality, we understand the need to stay conscious of operating budgets for our work. We work closely with clients to identify ways to ensure efficient and cost-effective data collection.
Reliability– We see each project with a client as part of an ongoing relationship that is premised on trust and responsiveness. We aim to ensure clients are regularly apprised of the status of their project, maintain regular communication to ensure any issues are resolved swiftly and to mutual satisfaction, and maintain a consistent and predictable pattern of work.