IRDA Research Center (IRC) is the organization’s dedicated hub for generating knowledge, driving innovation, and producing evidence that informs meaningful social change. Anchored in the vision of “Knowledge, Evidence and Innovation,” the Center strengthens IRDA’s capacity in research, strategic planning, policy analysis, and advocacy through rigorous, participatory approaches. By engaging communities at the grassroots, it amplifies local voices, ensures people-centered and evidence-based programming, and promotes inclusive governance and policy reform. The IRDA Research Center bridges the gap between research and real-world impact—transforming insights into action and action into sustainable outcomes. In addition, it serves as a trusted resource for like-minded NGOs, INGOs, government institutions, and development partners by offering high-quality research and consultancy services that are both locally grounded and globally relevant.
Knowledge, Evidence and Innovation
The Research Department of IRDA will serve as the organization’s hub for knowledge, innovation, and evidence to investigate social issues and strengthen IRDA’s capacity in research, planning, policy analysis, and advocacy.
Empowering communities through participatory research
Amplifies grassroots voices.
Ensures evidence-based, people-centered programs.
Strengthens inclusive governance and policy reform.
Makes IRDA’s advocacy locally rooted and globally relevant.
Together, we transform research into action, and action into impact.