Five capabilities, applied across every research area
Where Research Areas describe subject matter, this page describes method — what the Foundation actually does.
Rigorous studies, randomized controlled trials, pilot programs, impact evaluations, needs assessments, and behavioural experiments, conducted with governments, academic institutions, and social-sector partners.
Data pipelines, knowledge repositories, data labs, research libraries, archives, and digital platforms for collecting, processing, visualising, and disseminating research data — with legal and ethical safeguards, privacy protection, and responsible use built in.
Evidence-based advisory to national, state, and local governments, quasi-governmental organisations, non-profits, and international development agencies — improving program design, policy formulation, and execution. Provided strictly on a non-profit basis.
Workshops, seminars, conferences, and online courses; training manuals and e-learning modules; fellowships, scholarships, internships, and awards for students and scholars.
See capacity building programs →Reports, working papers, briefs, datasets, software tools, guidelines, and open educational resources; journals, books, and newsletters; films, documentaries, and podcasts; websites and digital knowledge networks.
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