Global Development and Research Initiative

Our expertise lies in designing and implementing rigorous, large-scale empirical research—especially RCTs, mixed-methods studies, and impact evaluations—across education, gender, health, agriculture, crisis response, and climate adaptation in real-world Bangladeshi settings. We specialize in translating complex research questions into actionable study designs, ensuring methodological rigor while remaining sensitive to local contexts and constraints.

Our team has extensive experience in survey design, instrument development, and high-frequency data collection using both quantitative and qualitative approaches. We are proficient in managing large datasets, applying advanced econometric techniques, and ensuring data quality through robust monitoring and validation systems. From baseline to endline, we maintain strict adherence to ethical standards and research protocols.

We also excel in working closely with government agencies, NGOs, and local communities to co-design interventions and ensure policy relevance. Our work emphasizes generating evidence that is not only academically sound but also practically useful for decision-makers. We have a strong track record in producing policy briefs, academic papers, and dissemination materials tailored to diverse audiences.

In addition, we bring expertise in capacity building, training enumerators and field supervisors, and strengthening local research ecosystems. By combining technical excellence with deep contextual understanding, we aim to contribute meaningful insights that inform policy, improve program effectiveness, and drive sustainable development outcomes in Bangladesh.

Our Projects

Rural Household Worries and Coping During COVID-19 Lockdown

Phone Telementoring to Protect Learning During COVID School Closures

Stock Market Experiment on Investor Risk Behavior in Bangladesh

Financial Diaries to Empower Rural Bangladeshi Women

COVID-19 Food Insecurity in Rural Southwest Bangladesh

Early Childhood Programs for Rural Kids' School Readiness

Parent-Teacher Meetings to Improve Rural School Learning

Chess Training to Boost Math and Skills in Rural Bangladesh Schools

Risk Choices and Health Risks for Sex Workers in Bangladesh

Incentives to Boost Adult COVID-19 Vaccination in Rural Bangladesh

Tele-Mentoring via Calls/SMS for Rural Parental Learning Support

Phone-Based Audio Lessons to Combat COVID Learning Loss

Our Expertise