How to make tech innovation succeed in a development context
Hint: Things that have nothing to do with technology matter a great deal
We are committed to helping low- and middle-income countries achieve growth and reduce poverty and disadvantage through public policy reform.
Blog posts
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When are large-scale surveys on education useful?
Large-scale surveys are time-consuming and expensive - but often vital. How do we know when to do them?
Tackling water security in Pakistan, and other news (12 Jun 2018)
From water risk in Punjab to the Central Bank of Nigeria's efforts towards financial inclusion
Reflections on a month of adaptive programming, politics, and learning
Exploring the recurring challenges and new opportunities for implementing public sector reforms
Our offices
ViewOur network of offices allows us to develop deep understanding and strong relationships with governments and partners that support building local capabilities for long-term, positive change.
Projects
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Strengthening sub-national governance in Pakistan
Developing innovative delivery of public services that can be scaled-up and replicated across Pakistan.
RISE: Improving education systems in low-income countries
This research programme will provide key insights and policy-relevant evidence to support improved learning outcomes for children across the world.
Action on Climate Today: climate-proofing growth and development in south Asia
This project is helping mainstream climate change resilience measures within budgetary planning and policymaking across south Asia.
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Having meaningful impact is a collective endeavour. Our driven and dedicated staff work hand-in-hand with our clients and partners so that we can maximise the lasting, positive impact of our work.
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We work closely with all our clients to shape projects that will have maximum success and seek new opportunities to deliver tangible impact for the most people.
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We actively seek a diversity of partners, not only because we want to deliver the best outcomes, but because we want to learn from different perspectives and new experiences.
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We have a long history of collaborating with academics and academic institutions to bring cutting-edge research and evidence-based thinking to our work.
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Whether you’re a graduate looking to join our cross-cutters team or a more experienced professional with an interest or specialism in development, we want to hear from you.
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Our sector, country, and business teams bring together the breadth of our expertise and experience. Find out more about our work and the team you are interested in.
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We provide support and advice on frameworks, partnerships, and consortium agreements to a wide variety of international development partners.