Domains

The institution excels in various crucial research and development domains, employing rigorous scientific methods, advanced statistical analyses, and comprehensive sampling designs. Expertise extends across MPI & MODA, Social Equity, Policy Analysis, Health and Education, Climate Resilience, Alternative Development Models, Autonomy & Empowerment, and Governance & Accountability. The Center also fosters innovation, training & capacity building, consultancy, and partnerships, contributing to mutual progress and development. The research areas of the institution encompass a broad spectrum of topics aimed at informing and catalyzing developmental processes. These areas may include, but are not limited to:

• Sustainable Development: Investigating strategies for long-term economic, social, and environmental sustainability.
• MPI & MODA: Researching to assess and analyze multidimensional poverty, as valuable tool for policymakers, researchers, organizations to address specific needs and challenges.
• Social Equity and Inclusiveness: Researching ways to address social inequalities and enhance inclusiveness in policies and programs.
• Policy Analysis and Reform: Conducting in-depth analyses of existing policies and proposing reforms to enhance their effectiveness.
• Health and Education Access and Equity: Investigating ways to improve access to quality healthcare and education, particularly for marginalized populations.
• Climate Change and Resilience: Researching strategies for building resilience to climate change impacts and integrating climate considerations into development planning.
• Alternative Development Models: Exploring and proposing alternative models and strategies that prioritize inclusiveness, equality, and sustainability.
• Autonomy and Empowerment: Studying factors that contribute to the well-being of gender, women, marginalized and less studied communities for holistic and equitable development.
• Economic Empowerment: Examining mechanisms for fostering economic growth, employment, livelihood, poverty reduction and enhancing progress.
• Governance and Accountability: Assessing governance structures and mechanisms to ensure transparency, accountability, and good governance.
• Global and Regional Development Trends: Monitoring and analyzing global and regional trends to incorporate best practices into local development strategies.