Research
Investigating the intersections of governance, economic institutions, and gender equity — translating complex research into actionable policy.
Research Domains
Governance & Institutions
Analyzing the formal and informal rules that shape economic behavior, with a focus on institutional quality, state capacity, and regulatory frameworks in developing economies.
Political Economy of Gender
Investigating how economic structures, labor markets, and property rights systems differentially affect women — and how policy can correct these asymmetries.
Financial Inclusion & Literacy
Examining barriers to financial access and designing evidence-based interventions that improve financial capability among marginalized populations.
Development Economics
Studying economic growth, poverty reduction, and structural transformation — with attention to the political conditions that enable or obstruct development.
Social Networks & Collective Action
Exploring how community networks, cooperatives, and women's associations function as engines of economic resilience and political voice.
Policy Evaluation
Applying rigorous quantitative and qualitative methods to assess the impact of policies and programs on target populations and unintended consequences.
Research Methodology
Mixed-Methods Design
Combining quantitative surveys with qualitative ethnography to capture both statistical patterns and lived experience.
Context-Specific Instruments
Every questionnaire, interview guide, and index is adapted to local language, culture, and institutional context — never imported unchanged.
Participatory Approach
Research participants are partners. Community advisory boards shape research questions, review findings, and approve publications.
Policy Translation
Academic papers are paired with policy briefs, infographics, and presentations designed for non-academic decision-makers.
Explore the Publications
Browse the full archive of peer-reviewed articles, policy briefs, and working papers.
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