DataSense
Research, Consultancy & Intelligence for Strategic Impact
DataSense is the strategic business unit at iSocial for research, management consultancy and data intelligence. It provides services to both private and public sector clients, including the Government of Bangladesh (GoB), corporations, non-profits, and development agencies in Bangladesh and beyond.
Policy-Focused Research
Generating actionable insights to inform public and private sector policy.
Data-Driven Consultancy
Strategic advisory services powered by evidence and analytics.
Impact Measurement & Evaluation
Assessing program outcomes to guide effective decision-making.
Capacity Development in Data & Research
Empowering teams with tools and skills for better data utilization.
Portfolio
Our Focus
Digital Economy
We possess expertise in analyzing and contributing to national digital agendas, fostering e-commerce ecosystem development, and shaping strategic ICT roadmaps to enhance digital transformation and resilience
Digital Society
Our experience in digital society involves assessing fair labor practices within the platform economy, analyzing social precarity, understanding the expansion of the gig economy, and conducting research for equitable digital development.
Labour Economy
Our capabilities in the labor economy encompass understanding and strengthening entrepreneurship ecosystems, providing comprehensive support for SMEs, leveraging digital platforms for economic activity, fostering social entrepreneurship, and empowering women through skill development, training, and technology-enabled opportunities.
Labour Migration
We have extensive experience in researching the impact of global events on labor migration governance, recruitment practices, and migrant worker welfare. Our work includes informing national action plans, developing welfare provisions, conducting needs assessments for returnee migrants, and translating research into actionable
Climate Change
Our experience in climate change focuses on understanding the specific vulnerabilities of climate-induced migrants in urban settlements, analyzing their migration patterns and coping strategies, identifying social protection needs, and evaluating the impact of climate change interventions. We also conduct studies on the livelihood impacts of environmental events like floods.
Gender and Inclusion
We are dedicated to advancing gender equity and women’s empowerment through economic opportunities, digital literacy, and financial inclusion. Our work involves developing market-based opportunities, building business networks, providing training and support, analyzing gender dynamics, and fostering innovations to improve the lives of vulnerable girls.
International Trade, Finance, and Investment
Our expertise in International Trade involves analyzing global economic shifts and their implications for national trade dynamics and global positioning. In Finance, we possess experience in understanding financial access, particularly digital financial inclusion, and identifying associated barriers and opportunities. For Investment, we provide economic insights that are crucial for businesses and policymakers, informing and supporting investment decisions.
Macroeconomic Trends
We excel in delivering data-driven economic intelligence and expert insights on macroeconomic trends, including national economic evolution, sectoral analysis, and future economic forecasts. Our work also involves analyzing global economic shifts and their local impact, providing a strong foundation for understanding and discussing international trade dynamics. Our significant experience in analyzing macroeconomic trends stems from our role in Economic Intelligence Bangladesh (EIB), a dedicated research initiative in collaboration with The Business Standard (TBS) and DataSense. Through EIB, we provide data-driven, policy-relevant economic insights, transforming complex economic issues into accessible visual presentations for businesses, policymakers, and investors. Learn More: https://intel.tbsnews.net/
Institutional Associates
