Evidence hub
A free evidence library of concise, actionable research summaries – made for real-world use.
Find evidence, practical ideas and fresh insight for greater impact
Access diverse evidence and expert feedback to design effective, locally aligned policy and programmes in international development and foreign affairs.
Whether you’re designing a new programme, testing an idea, or preparing a proposal, Acume offers three ways to access timely, practical insight from diverse researchers with the perspectives and knowledge you need.
Systemic inequalities restrict many researchers’ ability to contribute to global discourse, while those in Europe and settler-state countries are disproportionately visible and heard.
Certain narratives get repeated, cited, and accepted as standard. This reinforces echo chambers and skews understanding– even when they don’t reflect realities elsewhere.
Decisions shaped by bias or outsider perspective often miss the mark- causing blind spots, costly missteps, and a failure to deeply embody the values and needs of the communities they aim to support.
Even though diverse, representative research exists, its buried in lengthy, theoretical papers and shared on platforms built for academic readers. It’s hard to access, and even harder to apply to real-world decisions.
This helps foreign teams align their strategies with what’s needed on the ground, guided by lived, local, and thematic expertise.
We work with academics around the world; combining their community ties, deep research, and critical perspective to uncover what should be done differently, and how exactly to do it.
We then carefully match professional changemakers with trusted experts who offer clear, practical tailored feedback–challenging assumptions and improving decisions through culturally aligned advice.
We’re building an open library of practical impact summaries-created by researchers and freely accessible to all.
This all helps break the cycle of exclusion, making it easier for practitioners to access the right insight at the right time, and ensuring policies, programmes, and projects truly align with the communities they aim to serve.
Increase the visibility, impact and reach of your work through our free summary tool. Earn income by offering one-on-one expert advice.
Both academics and professionals producing research are invited to share and sign up as a paid expert
Access quick evidence from our free open library. Book a one-hour expert call to get actionable advice on adapting projects to local needs and realities.
Made for NGO teams, policymakers, diplomats, journalists and anyone working on social impact or within a foreign context
Tell us what you’re working on and where you need input – whether it’s a proposal, strategy, or implementation issue.
Or book a free consultation with our team.
We’ll dig deeper into the exact perspective you need, and match you with the researcher who has both subject and context expertise, tailored to your brief and goals.
The expert will review your challenge in advance and come prepared with reflections. During the call, they’ll offer clear, tailored feedback on what needs to be adapted – and give specific, context-aware advice to strengthen your approach.
Create a free account to start sharing your research and connecting with organisations that need your expertise. It’s quick and easy to get started, and we’re here to help if you need any support along the way.