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Better Policies, Better Programmes, Better Outcomes
Our work focuses on helping institutions design better programmes, strengthen delivery systems, generate actionable evidence, and improve outcomes for vulnerable populations. By combining analytical rigour with field-based insights, we enable partners to make informed decisions and scale sustainable solutions across diverse development contexts.
Our Areas of Expertise
Agriculture, Food Systems & Rural Livelihoods
Supporting resilient livelihoods, sustainable agriculture, food security, and inclusive rural development through evidence-informed interventions and systems strengthening.
Key Projects
Social Protection, Climate Resilience & Disaster Risk Reduction
Strengthening systems that enhance resilience, protect vulnerable populations, and support climate-adaptive, risk-informed development through inclusive social protection, disaster preparedness, and systems strengthening.
Key Projects
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Social Protection Crisis Response Programme - National Advisor
We provided strategic advisory and coordination support for the Social Protection Crisis Response Programme implemented by the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Government of India.
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Women's Access to Social Protection During Disasters
We developed a policy paper examining how social protection systems and disaster financing mechanisms can better address the needs of women during disasters.
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Engendering Humanitarian Cash Transfers During Disasters: Lessons & Opportunities
We analysed humanitarian cash transfer programmes in disaster-affected regions of Andhra Pradesh to assess their responsiveness to gender and social inclusion.
Education, Skills, Employment & Learning Systems
Strengthening education systems, workforce readiness, lifelong learning, and employment opportunities through research, evaluation, and programme support.
Key Projects
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Skilling for Future: Skill Profiles in Public Sector Enterprises within SCOPE
Assessed current and emerging workforce skill requirements across India's Public Sector Enterprises in strategic sectors including energy, manufacturing, construction, metals, minerals, and services.
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Diagnostic Study on Fundamental Principles & Rights at Work in Carpet, Handicraft & Food Processing Sectors
Conducted a diagnostic assessment of working conditions, labour rights, occupational safety and health, and employment practices across the carpet, handicraft, and food processing sectors in Northern Afghanistan.
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Impact Assessment of Reliance Foundation School, Lodhivali
Assessed the impact of Reliance Foundation School, Lodhivali on educational quality and institutional development. The study examined academic outcomes, digital readiness, innovation ecosystems, and teaching practices.
Public Policy, Governance & Government Advisory
Supporting governments and development partners in designing, implementing, and strengthening policies, programmes, and institutions through evidence-informed decision making.
Key Projects
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Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Secretariat Model of CGPP and its Relevance for Public Health Programmes around the Global Health Security Agenda
Evaluated the effectiveness of the Secretariat Model adopted by the Core Group on Polio Programme (CGPP) through key informant interviews with programme directors, managers, INGOs, local partners, and government stakeholders.
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Advancing Gender Budgeting in Select States in India
Supported UN Women India in strengthening Gender Responsive Budgeting (GRB) across select states through policy advisory, institutional strengthening, and digital governance solutions.
Care Economy & Gender Equality
Advancing gender-equitable systems and care-responsive approaches that strengthen wellbeing, economic participation, and inclusive development.
Key Projects
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Accessibility, Affordability & Quality of Creches: Case Study of Select Models
Documented and comparatively assessed private, community-led, cooperative, and government-supported creche models across Assam, Gujarat, and Karnataka.
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Technical Support for Operationalising Inclusive Social Protection Systems
Providing technical assistance to strengthen inclusive and integrated social protection systems in Bihar and Madhya Pradesh.
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Mainstreaming Gender Responsive Budgeting
Supported the Government of India in mainstreaming Gender Responsive Budgeting across multiple ministries through gender analysis, policy research, and institutional capacity building.
OUR APPROACH
How We Deliver Impact
We combine analytical rigour with field-based insights to help our partners make informed decisions and scale sustainable solutions across diverse contexts.
Understand
Conduct context analysis, stakeholder consultations, and evidence reviews to identify challenges, opportunities, and system-level constraints.
Design
Develop strategies, frameworks, operational models, and implementation pathways that are grounded in evidence and responsive to local realities.
Assess
Generate robust evidence through research, monitoring, evaluation, and learning methodologies to understand effectiveness, outcomes, and impact.
Strengthen
Build capacities, systems, institutional mechanisms, and partnerships that improve programme delivery and sustainability.
Inform
Translate evidence into actionable recommendations, policy insights, and practical solutions that support better decision-making.
Health, Nutrition & WASH
Strengthening systems that improve health, nutrition, care, and wellbeing outcomes across the life cycle.
Areas of Work
Key Projects
Evaluation of Communication Strategies for Improving Access to Tuberculosis Healthcare
Evaluated the effectiveness of communication strategies designed to improve awareness, access, and utilisation of tuberculosis healthcare services under the DOTS programme in Bahraich district, Uttar Pradesh.
Needs Assessment – Jammu & Kashmir
Conducted a comprehensive health systems needs assessment across healthcare facilities in Jammu & Kashmir to evaluate infrastructure, service readiness, workforce capacities, and gaps in healthcare delivery.