Focus Areas
Where we concentrate our research.
Each of these is a standing line of work for OSIRC, not a one-off project category. A study in any of these areas draws on the same field network and the same methodological standards.
Educational Research and Curriculum Evaluation
Evidence on what is working in classrooms and curricula, and what needs to change.
Public Health and Community Wellness
Studies and assessments that inform community health programming and policy.
Gender Equity and Social Inclusion
Research centred on the voices of women, youth, and marginalised groups.
Climate Change and Environmental Governance
Evidence to strengthen environmental policy and local climate resilience.
Youth Employment and Skills Development
Research and evaluation that support skills pipelines and youth livelihoods.
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL)
Systems and frameworks that help programmes track results and adapt.
Working on one of these areas already?
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Social Development and Livelihoods
Research that traces how households and communities build sustainable livelihoods.