Policy Research Think-Tank · Sudan & East Africa

Evidence-Based Policy
for Resilient Communities

3Bi bridges rigorous research, grassroots realities, and policy influence to deliver actionable solutions for Sudan and East Africa's most pressing challenges.

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Years of Crisis Response
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Stakeholders Engaged
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Major Crisis Interventions
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Thematic Focus Areas
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Who We Are

Rooted in Communities, Grounded in Evidence

The Build Back Better Initiative (3Bi) is an independent policy research think-tank focused on Sudan and East Africa. We are explicitly grassroots-connected — bridging social movements with evidence-informed policymaking — and committed to the decolonization of aid and research.

Our work amplifies indigenous intellectual capacity, documents community innovations such as Sudan's Emergency Response Rooms and Resistance Committees, and challenges colonial humanitarian structures while maintaining academic rigor.

From COVID-19 coordination to post-flood governance, 3Bi's proven track record demonstrates that crisis response can be a foundation for lasting institutional change.

Decolonizing Policy Research

We draw on the nafeer tradition of mutual aid — centering African knowledge, lived experience, and community agency as the basis for policy solutions, not external prescriptions.

Vision

A Sudan and East Africa where evidence-based policy-making, inclusive governance, and climate-resilient development enable communities to thrive with dignity and agency.

Mission

3Bi bridges rigorous research, grassroots realities, and policy influence to deliver actionable solutions for Sudan and East Africa's most pressing challenges while strengthening the capacity of democratic institutions and political actors.

Tagline

"Evidence for Resilience."
Policy. Communities. Change.

Thematic Focus

Core Areas of Policy Work

Our research agenda addresses the interconnected crises facing Sudan and East Africa through five primary thematic lenses.

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Climate-Conflict Nexus

Climate change impacts on conflict, displacement, and resource competition in fragile contexts.

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Governance & Democratization

Post-conflict governance, transitional justice, and democratic institution-building for Sudan's transition.

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Humanitarian-Development Nexus

Bridging emergency response with long-term development to break cycles of crisis and aid dependency.

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Public Health Systems

Health system resilience, community health networks, and disease surveillance in conflict-affected settings.

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Grassroots Empowerment

Community-led governance, Resistance Committees, civil society strengthening, and participatory policy-making.

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December 2024 · Climate-Conflict

Climate Displacement and Conflict in the Sahel: Implications for Sudan's Borderlands

An analysis of how climate-induced migration patterns are intersecting with ongoing conflict dynamics in Sudan's peripheral regions.

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Analysis
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November 2024 · Governance

Emergency Response Rooms: Documenting Sudan's Indigenous Crisis Infrastructure

A documentation of Sudan's Resistance Committees and Emergency Response Rooms as community governance innovations during the civil war.

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Policy Brief
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October 2024 · Humanitarian-Dev Nexus

Beyond Emergency: A Framework for Transitioning Sudan's Humanitarian Response

Policy recommendations for donors and implementing agencies on bridging emergency response with long-term development programming.

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Resources & Ideas

Reports, policy papers, analysis, announcements and more — all grounded in community realities and academic rigor.

Expert Advisory

Consultations

3Bi provides tailored policy advisory and research consultation services to governments, civil society, international organizations, and political institutions.

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Policy Research & Analysis

Bespoke research projects addressing specific policy challenges. We combine mixed methods with community engagement to produce actionable, contextually grounded recommendations.

02

Political Party Advisory

Strategic research support for political parties: platform development, constituency analysis, electoral research, and social media analytics guided by transparent ethics policies.

03

Stakeholder Facilitation

Design and facilitation of multi-stakeholder dialogues, policy forums, and consensus-building processes bringing together government, civil society, and communities.

04

Capacity Building Programs

Customized training programs in policy analysis, research methods, data systems, and governance for policymakers, civil servants, and civil society organizations.

05

Strategic Communications

Social media monitoring, sentiment analysis, message testing, and data-driven communications strategy for political actors and advocacy organizations.

06

Climate & Humanitarian Advisory

Expert guidance on climate adaptation policy, humanitarian-development integration, and disaster preparedness for governments, donors, and implementing organizations.

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Process

How We Work

1

Initial Consultation

We discuss your specific needs, context, and objectives to scope a tailored engagement.

2

Proposal & Scoping

We develop a detailed methodology, timeline, and budget proposal aligned with your goals.

3

Research & Delivery

Rigorous implementation with regular updates and collaborative review checkpoints.

4

Impact & Follow-up

Dissemination support, policy engagement, and monitoring of recommendations uptake.

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Become a Member

Join 3Bi's growing community of researchers, policymakers, civil society leaders, and development practitioners committed to evidence-based change in Sudan and East Africa.

Associate
Free / year

For individuals supporting 3Bi's mission and staying informed.

  • Access to all public publications
  • Monthly newsletter
  • Invitations to public events
  • 3Bi community forum access
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Professional
$150 / year

For practitioners and researchers engaged in policy work.

  • All Associate benefits
  • Early access to research outputs
  • Discounted consultation rates
  • Access to working paper drafts
  • Invitation to closed policy dialogues
  • Co-authorship opportunities
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Institutional
$800 / year

For organizations, NGOs, and government bodies.

  • All Professional benefits (5 seats)
  • Priority consultation access
  • Branded partnership recognition
  • Research collaboration MOU
  • Custom briefings on request
  • Board advisory input
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Scholarship & Solidarity Memberships

We offer free and subsidized memberships for researchers, activists, and civil society leaders from Sudan and the Global South. No one should be excluded by cost.

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About 3Bi

Who We Are

The Build Back Better Initiative (3Bi) is an independent policy research think-tank focused on Sudan and East Africa. Unlike conventional think-tanks, we are explicitly grassroots-connected — bridging social movements with evidence-informed policymaking.

Our defining intellectual and organizational orientation is the decolonization of aid and research: amplifying indigenous intellectual capacity, documenting community innovations such as Sudan's Emergency Response Rooms and Resistance Committees, and challenging colonial humanitarian structures while maintaining academic rigor.

3Bi draws on the nafeer tradition — the Sudanese cultural practice of mutual aid — as a conceptual foundation for community-grounded policy solutions.

Our Dual Mandate

Primary: Rigorous, evidence-based policy analysis addressing Sudan and East Africa's complex challenges.

Secondary: Specialized political solutions for political parties, including strategic advisory, research support, and social media analytics.

Vision

A Sudan and East Africa where evidence-based policy-making, inclusive governance, and climate-resilient development enable communities to thrive with dignity and agency.

Mission

3Bi bridges rigorous research, grassroots realities, and policy influence to deliver actionable solutions for Sudan and East Africa's most pressing challenges.

Values

Independence • Decolonization • Community Accountability • Rigor • Transparency • Solidarity

Track Record

Proven in Crisis, Built for Policy

2020

COVID-19 Pandemic Response

Coordinated emergency health response across multiple stakeholders during Sudan's pandemic crisis.

  • Developed data collection and analysis systems for health surveillance
  • Built relationships with Federal and State Ministries of Health, WHO, and civil society
  • Established multi-stakeholder coordination frameworks for emergency response
2020

Catastrophic Floods Response (Build Back Better)

Led the Build Back Better Project, operationalizing grassroots democratization through community-based governance.

  • Established Primary Healthcare Centers serving displaced populations
  • Created coordination matrices between Resistance Committees and government ministries
  • Facilitated capacity-building workshops on governance, gender, and emergency response
2021–Now

Post-Coup Operations & Think-Tank Formalization

Maintained operational capacity during political instability and began think-tank institutionalization.

  • Navigated complex security and political environments
  • Sustained community engagement and service delivery despite institutional disruptions
  • Developed comprehensive think-tank governance and research frameworks
Thematic Focus

Our Areas of Policy Work

Five primary thematic areas and cross-cutting themes guide 3Bi's research agenda.

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Climate-Conflict Nexus

Climate change-induced disasters exacerbate ongoing conflicts and displacement. We analyze resource competition, migration patterns, and adaptation strategies in fragile contexts.

🏛️

Governance & Democratization

Post-conflict governance, transitional justice, and democratic institution-building. We document the role of civil society in Sudan's democratic transition.

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Humanitarian-Development Nexus

Integrated approaches beyond emergency response. We analyze pathways from crisis relief to sustainable development and institutional resilience.

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Public Health Systems

Health system resilience, disease surveillance, and community health in conflict-affected settings. We draw on our COVID-19 response experience.

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Grassroots Empowerment

Community-led governance, civil society strengthening, and participatory policy-making. We document innovations like Sudan's Resistance Committees and Emergency Response Rooms.

Cross-Cutting Themes

  • ⚥ Gender & Social Inclusion
  • 👥 Youth Leadership
  • 📊 Data & Evidence
  • 🌍 Regional Integration
What We Offer

Services & Capabilities

Comprehensive policy research and advisory services for governments, civil society, and political institutions across Sudan and East Africa.

01

Applied Policy Research

Mixed-methods research combining quantitative analysis with qualitative community engagement. Policy briefs, working papers, and comprehensive reports on priority issues.

02

Stakeholder Convening & Dialogue

Facilitating multi-stakeholder policy dialogues bringing together government, civil society, and communities to build consensus around evidence-based solutions.

03

Capacity Building & Training

Designing and delivering training programs for policymakers, civil servants, and civil society on research methods, data systems, and policy analysis.

04

Political Advisory Services

Transparent, ethics-governed research support for political parties, social media analytics, strategic communications, and policy platform development.

05

Policy Translation & Communications

Translating complex research into accessible formats: multimedia content, infographics, op-eds, and media engagement to amplify policy recommendations.

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Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning

Decolonized MEL frameworks measuring community accountability and movement impact — not just conventional research outputs. Impact assessment and learning documentation.

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Let's Work Together

Whether you're a government ministry, international organization, civil society group, researcher, or political institution — we're ready to collaborate on evidence-based solutions for Sudan and East Africa.

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