Evidence for Change
We conduct policy-relevant research and evaluation across South Asia, specializing in participatory methods that center community voices and drive systemic change.
Community-centered, methodologically rigorous, policy-relevant
Three core principles that set our research apart
Research questions, methodologies, and tools co-developed with communities. We prioritize participatory approaches that ensure research serves those most affected by development policies.
We combine quantitative rigor with qualitative depth, revealing patterns while preserving the complexity of lived experiences through innovative analytical approaches.
Every project designed to inform real-world decisions. We translate complex findings into actionable recommendations that drive systemic change in development outcomes.
Comprehensive research support from design to dissemination
Rigorous evaluation using experimental and quasi-experimental designs, with expertise in social protection, health, and livelihood interventions across South Asia.
Evidence-based policy analysis combining desk research, stakeholder interviews, and quantitative analysis to inform government decisions and program design.
Community-led approaches including participatory mapping, photovoice, focus groups, and co-designed surveys that center community knowledge and priorities.
Design and implementation of monitoring, evaluation, and learning frameworks that support adaptive programming and real-time learning for development organizations.
Training programs to build local research capacity, including community-led research methodologies, ethical research practices, and data analysis skills.
Comprehensive research support from initial design through dissemination, with deep expertise in South Asian development contexts and policy landscapes.
Examples from our recent work demonstrating our approach to generating policy-relevant evidence
Mixed-methods research examining how participation in government-supported SHGs affects women's financial autonomy, household decision-making, and community leadership across rural areas in West Bengal.
Participatory research with climate migrants in Chittagong's informal settlements, using photovoice and community mapping to understand barriers to healthcare, education, and social protection services.
Randomized controlled trial evaluating mobile money training for garment workers in Dhaka, with focus on remittance patterns, savings behavior, and household financial management.
Research innovations we're developing to better serve communities
Interactive dashboards that allow communities to track program progress and provide feedback directly to implementers and policymakers.
AI-powered tools to analyze qualitative interviews in local languages, preserving nuance while enabling faster pattern recognition across large datasets.
Mobile-friendly mapping platform that enables communities to document local resources, challenges, and solutions using simple smartphone interfaces.
Gamified research tools that make data collection more engaging for participants while maintaining methodological rigor and ethical standards.
System to track how research findings flow into policy documents, program changes, and ultimately affect community outcomes over time.
Automated systems that ensure research findings are shared back to participating communities in accessible formats and local languages.
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