Forcier was founded in South Sudan in 2011, in response to the overwhelming demand for data, research and information in some of the most challenging environments in Africa. From dusty, riverside tents by the Nile to an office of 50 staff in Juba, Forcier has grown alongside the world's newest nation. Today, Forcier has 200 staff across offices in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Kenya, Mozambique, Somalia, South Sudan, Uganda, and Sudan, and more than 650 projects completed in 39 countries. While Forcier’s aim is to produce reliable and high-quality research in these complex settings, we also make long-term investments in building the capacity of national staff to serve as researchers and consultants. Through this approach, not only do we ensure that today's decision-makers are able to create evidence-based policies and programs, but we also establish a research legacy and sustainable technical services industry within each country we work.