Precision Economics. Automated Intelligence.

Global Impact.

By integrating agentic AI with rigorous statistical frameworks, CERE provides automated monitoring and evaluation systems for agricultural trade, poverty analysis, and the performance of private sector development projects.

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From Data to Decisions:
Policy Research & Evaluation

The Center for Economic Research and Evaluation (CERE) provides high-level technical expertise and evidence-based insights to navigate the complexities of global markets and development policy. By leveraging advanced econometric modeling, machine learning, and sector-specific knowledge in agriculture and trade, we transform raw data into actionable intelligence. Whether supporting international organizations, government agencies, or private enterprises, CERE is dedicated to improving economic outcomes through rigorous analysis, independent evaluation, and the deployment of autonomous AI solutions that address the world’s most pressing socio-economic challenges.
  • Agentic AI Development: Engineering autonomous agents that revolutionize data collection and analysis. Our custom agents provide continuous monitoring of agricultural commodity prices and trade policies, while automating performance evaluations grounded in OECD-DAC criteria (Relevance, Coherence, Effectiveness, Efficiency, Impact, and Sustainability).
  • Independent Program Evaluation: Providing comprehensive monitoring and evaluation (M&E) for high-impact initiatives. Our expertise includes evaluating private sector development projects—such as SME integration within the mining value chain in Guinea—and conducting rigorous post-completion monitoring of startup ecosystems and acceleration programs in Tunisia and across the Mashreq region.
  • Poverty & Food Security Analysis: Utilizing our proprietary POVANA (Poverty Analysis) framework, we deliver deep-dive analytics on household welfare. Our agents automate the harmonization of consumption and LSMS data from over 50 countries to identify food security vulnerabilities as they emerge.
  • Econometric Modeling & Policy Analysis: Utilizing global recursive dynamic CGE models and advanced statistical frameworks to simulate the impact of agricultural trade policies, and market fluctuations across ASEAN, African, and Middle Eastern regions.
  • Advanced Data Analysis: Delivering deep-dive statistical research utilizing Python, R, GAMS, and Stata to analyze global food security, nutrition, trade policies and price impact.
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Why CERE?

Transforming Data into Policy.
Transforming Policy into Development Impact.

Data Analysis

Evaluation and Impact Assessment

At the Center for Economic Research and Evaluation (CERE), we provide the technical rigor and methodological soundness required to measure the true impact of international development and private sector initiatives. Our evaluation services are built upon a foundation of decade-long leadership within the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and

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the World Bank Group. We specialize in transforming complex project data into actionable intelligence, ensuring that every assessment meets the highest international standards of accountability.

Agentic AI

The CERE Advantage

By choosing CERE, you are securing a direct partnership with a principal who provides senior-level execution without the layers of a traditional agency. We integrate this rigorous history with Autonomous AI Agents to provide our clients with real-time monitoring and perpetual evaluation of their strategic impacts.
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Harnessing Agentic AI for Global Economic Intelligence At CERE, we don’t just analyze the global economy—we build the infrastructure to monitor it in real time. Our recent work in Agentic AI development has successfully transformed the labor-intensive task of trade policy tracking into a structured, autonomous process. By integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) with strict institutional rigor, we move beyond generic automation toward auditable, decision-grade intelligence. Whether tracking shifting fertilizer tariffs or simulating market volatility, our agents act as a force-multiplier for experts, ensuring accuracy at the speed of the modern market.
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Driving Global Resilience through Rigorous Agricultural Policy Research

At the Center for Economic Research and Evaluation (CERE), we provide the deep-sectoral expertise required to navigate the complexities of global food systems. Our methodology is rooted in the high-level institutional track record of our principal, who led critical agricultural and trade policy research at the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI).

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We transform complex market data into the evidence base needed for resilient, sustainable, and inclusive agricultural growth.

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