qualitative research

Community-based preparatory spaces are filling the gaps left by formal institutions for students from marginalised communities. Here’s how.

A surveyor in rural Maharashtra finds that the conversations which data cannot capture are often the most compelling ones.

Originally devised to help organisations reflect and learn from their work, monitoring, evaluation, and learning has been reduced to a reporting tool. How can this change?

From respondent confusion to reporting errors, data collection often faces complex challenges. Here's how regular checks and training can help.

Policymakers and implementers haven't fully embraced evidence based on research. Here's how to better link such evidence with policy decisions.

The lack of state-led urban repair and maintenance cycles is hampering the delivery of services such as water and electricity, especially in low-income areas. Here's what needs to change.

Due to silos between stakeholders, the people with the expertise on particular problems are often not the ones implementing solutions. We need to create a culture of learning across disciplines.