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Research and consultancy
Rigorous, scientific and in-depth research that answers policy and development questions, from the field to a plan.
Strong social impact begins with sharp insight, and that takes rigorous, scientific and deep research. We combine sound methods and careful analysis with fieldwork and a close reading of the local context, so organisations, foundations and governments get answers grounded in both data and lived realities. Whether you're piloting a programme or refining a policy, we work with you from the first question to the final plan.
What partners get
Answers from the field
We go to the field and listen to the people a decision affects.
Rigorous research
Scientific methods and careful analysis, so every finding holds up.
Support to delivery
Every study ends in a clear plan to act on, and we stay on to help turn it into programmes.
Latest projects
A public policy module, and the start of Nayaneethi Commons
With support from Emergent Ventures, we developed a public policy module and an open-source portal for sharing public policy knowledge. Nayaneethi Commons grew out of it.
Perception study of the 24×7 ON Courts, Kollam
How do litigants and advocates find a court that runs online, round the clock? An independent study of the 24×7 ON Courts pilot.
From filler to specialty: a roadmap for Wayanad Robusta
A market study and business development plan to position Wayanad's coffee, grown by over 2,000 tribal and marginal farmers, as a high-value specialty coffee.
Learning assessment of tribal students, MRS Malampuzha
Why do tribal students drop out after school? A learning and aspiration survey at a residential school for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups found the answer starts early.