Climate Change & Environmental Sustainability
The communities most vulnerable to climate change are often the least equipped to adapt to it. DIA’s research in this area examines how environmental shifts affect livelihoods, resource access, and development outcomes — and what interventions can build resilience at the ground level. We work at the intersection of climate, policy, and lived experience, generating evidence that can inform responses equal to the scale of the challenge.
Projects Featuring Climate Change & Environmental Sustainability
Sentiment Analysis on Green Skills Across India and Bangladesh
What does the youth think of sustainability and climate policy?
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Demand Elasticity and Externalities in the Adoption of Electric Cookstoves in Rural Tamil Nadu and Gujarat
Rural cooking transitions: demand, substitution, health, and gender impacts.
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Forecasts at Scale: General Equilibrium Impacts of Climate Adaptation (Endline Study)
Monitoring how increased access to weather forecasting affects agricultural choices and outcomes.
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Community-Managed Natural Farming Programme in Andhra Pradesh (APCNF)
Assessing, through a longitudinal study, the impact of natural farming on the quantity, quality, and market value of organic produce in Andhra Pradesh.
What we do
We partner with governments, development agencies, foundations, and private organizations to generate high-quality evidence, strengthen programmes, and translate research into meaningful policy and social impact.
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Data Analytics & Policy Research
We transform complex data into actionable insights using advanced statistical analysis, econometric modelling, predictive analytics, and mixed-methods approaches. Our policy research supports governments and development partners in designing, refining, and scaling evidence-informed programmes.
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Impact Evaluation
We design and deliver rigorous impact evaluations using randomized controlled trials (RCTs), quasi-experimental designs, and other robust causal inference methods to assess whether policies, programmes, and innovations achieve their intended outcomes. Our evaluations generate credible evidence that informs investment, policy, and scale-up decisions.
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Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)
We design comprehensive MEL systems that enable organizations to monitor performance, evaluate implementation, and foster continuous learning. Our expertise includes Theory of Change development, logical frameworks, process evaluations, implementation research, learning agendas, and adaptive management.
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Programme Design & Strategy
We help organizations design evidence-informed programmes that are practical, scalable, and results-oriented. Our services include needs assessments, programme design, Theory of Change development, results frameworks, implementation strategies, technical advisory, institutional strengthening, and evidence translation to improve programme effectiveness and long-term impact.
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Qualitative Research & Behavioural Insights
We integrate qualitative inquiry with behavioural science and mixed-methods research to understand how people make decisions, experience public services, and respond to interventions. Through interviews, focus groups, ethnography, case studies, and participatory approaches, we generate rich contextual insights that complement quantitative evidence.