Built on years of field experience, delivering trusted evidence and operational analysis.
Established in 2018 to support the delivery of more rapid, efficient, impactful, and accountable interventions in Syria, COAR Global Ltd. (COAR) is a consultancy purpose-built to operate sustainably in protracted crises and fragile operating contexts. Since its inception, COAR has expanded geographically and thematically, and has translated hard won experience into an integrated approach that allows our partners and clients to navigate the world’s most complex environments with intention and impact.
COAR builds networks where others cannot, providing the access, evidence and insights needed to implement accountable, ground-truthed, and data-driven interventions in complex and high-risk environments. Through a flexible system of dedicated services spanning monitoring and reporting, accountability and due diligence, geographic profiling, thematic analysis, capacity building, and market entry support, COAR enhances programmatic effectiveness and strategic planning.
our mission
to build field research networks where others cannot and transform frontline evidence and insight into confident and effective decision-making in the world’s most challenging operational environments.
our purpose
to interpret complexity and shape outcomes through rigorous, field-driven research.
our vision
to be THE recognized authority for operational analysis in complex environments, a trusted, innovative, and impact-driven leader.
The evolution of COAR through its global operations
A team of humanitarian affairs experts, conflict analysts, researchers, and programme specialists establishes the Center for Operational Analysis and Research (COAR). Having experienced the effects of contextual knowledge gaps within the humanitarian response to Syria, COAR's founding members concluded that a new approach was necessary. COAR registers in May 2018 and receives its first award, War and Post Conflict Syria, from the European Union in November 2018.
2018
2018
2018
A team of humanitarian affairs experts, conflict analysts, researchers, and programme specialists establishes the Center for Operational Analysis and Research (COAR). Having experienced the effects of contextual knowledge gaps within the humanitarian response to Syria, COAR's founding members concluded that a new approach was necessary. COAR registers in May 2018 and receives its first award, War and Post Conflict Syria, from the European Union in November 2018.
2019
2019
2019
COAR establishes foundational methodologies for Third-Party Monitoring, rapid needs assessments, and conflict-sensitive analyses. COAR secures first major multi-year contracts with the European Union. COAR expands to Myanmar and launches its Community Analysis Support System (CASS) to support Crown Agents Humanitarian Assistance and Resilience Program Facility, initially focused on Rakhine State, subsequently expanding country-wide. COAR conducts community profiling in Yemen and develops its Needs-Oriented Strategic Area Profiles framework in Syria to support DFID.
Despite global pandemic disruptions, COAR adapted research methodologies and administrative processes. COAR expands to Lebanon, and expands its Myanmar footprint, designing and launching the Conflict Analysis and Research Facility to support the European Union-funded UNOPS-hosted Nexus Response Mechanism, which relies on evidence to rapidly adapt programs and projects in complex and fragile environments. COAR also implements its first data-collection projects in Libya. In Syria, COAR is awarded its first direct contract for third-party monitoring and due diligence. The COAR team grows to more than 75 key team members with ongoing operations in three countries.
2020
2020
2020
Despite global pandemic disruptions, COAR adapted research methodologies and administrative processes. COAR expands to Lebanon, and expands its Myanmar footprint, designing and launching the Conflict Analysis and Research Facility to support the European Union-funded UNOPS-hosted Nexus Response Mechanism, which relies on evidence to rapidly adapt programs and projects in complex and fragile environments. COAR also implements its first data-collection projects in Libya. In Syria, COAR is awarded its first direct contract for third-party monitoring and due diligence. The COAR team grows to more than 75 key team members with ongoing operations in three countries.
2021
2021
2021
COAR expands to Ukraine, launching its Left Bank Analytics project, focused initially on atmospherics in hard-to-access regions of Ukraine. COAR also adapts its programs and activities in Myanmar following the February 2021 Military Coup, devoting considerable effort into building research networks in the newly inaccessible, hardest-to-reach, and conflict-affected parts of the country.
2022
2022
2022
COAR expands its Ukraine operations in response to Russia's full-scale invasion, providing clients with situational and thematic analysis in addition to atmospherics reporting. COAR also begins an internal restructuring focused on cross-country learning across its various country programs. As operations in Myanmar expand, COAR launches and develops its Bangkok hub to support its Asia Operations.
COAR launches a company-wide restructuring exercise, dissolves country programs, and instead creates a unified global structure that centers on research and analysis, program management, third-party monitoring, and operational support, with an emphasis on financial management. COAR also expands its Middle East footprint and refines its Third-Party Monitoring (TPM) methodology and expands its TPM portfolio. COAR grows to 125+ team members from over 15 countries, as well as more than 400 enumerators collecting data on the ground in multiple complex and conflict-affected countries.
2023
2023
2023
COAR launches a company-wide restructuring exercise, dissolves country programs, and instead creates a unified global structure that centers on research and analysis, program management, third-party monitoring, and operational support, with an emphasis on financial management. COAR also expands its Middle East footprint and refines its Third-Party Monitoring (TPM) methodology and expands its TPM portfolio. COAR grows to 125+ team members from over 15 countries, as well as more than 400 enumerators collecting data on the ground in multiple complex and conflict-affected countries.
COAR establishes a Damascus country office following the fall of the Assad regime and launches Nexus Response Mechanism Conflict Analysis and Research Facilities to support European Union interventions in both Syria and Haiti. COAR also establishes its Washington, D.C., office to support Western Hemisphere operations. Finally, COAR conducts a lessons-learned exercise across country programs and begins integrating new technology into its methodology.
2025
2025
2025
COAR establishes a Damascus country office following the fall of the Assad regime and launches Nexus Response Mechanism Conflict Analysis and Research Facilities to support European Union interventions in both Syria and Haiti. COAR also establishes its Washington, D.C., office to support Western Hemisphere operations. Finally, COAR conducts a lessons-learned exercise across country programs and begins integrating new technology into its methodology.
2026
2026
2026
Interpreting Complexity — Shaping Outcomes.COAR launched its unified visual identity: Interpreting Complexity – Shaping Outcomes.
This new look reflects our key purpose: to interpret complex environments and shape programmatic outcomes through rigorous, field-driven research. Built on three pillars—Truth, Timing, Trust—the brand articulates what COAR has always been: the analytical foundation that enables purposive action in the world's most challenging contexts.As we evolve, we aim to continue to be that foundation, innovating how we research, connect, and deliver insights that shape the desired outcomes of our clients, and the populations we work with.
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The content prepared by COAR Global LTD is provided for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as representing COAR’s official position on the subjects addressed. The information, assessments, and analysis herein are intended solely to inform humanitarian and development programming and related policy considerations.