Gender, Equity & Social Inclusion (GESI)
Gender shapes access, opportunity, and voice in ways that cut across every sector we work in. DIA’s gender research examines the structural and social factors that determine outcomes for women and girls — in households, labour markets, health systems, and public life. We design and execute studies with the sensitivity and rigour this work demands, including dedicated protocols for safety, consent, and the wellbeing of respondents and enumerators alike.
Projects Featuring Gender, Equity & Social Inclusion (GESI)
Dalit Bandhu Study
Understanding the impact of redistributive government policy on group-level inequality and inter-caste relations in Telangana.
Households, Information Diffusion, and Gender
Understanding decision-making dynamics within couples
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Rapid Need Assessment on Gender Integration in BRLP-JEEVIKA
Understanding gender in Bihar's livelihood programme.
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Empowering women through safety at work: An experiment to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace
Testing sexual harassment training to improve workplace safety in urban India.
Mental Load of Domestic/Care Responsibilities and Impact on Productivity
Exploring how domestic and care related responsibilities impact individual productivity.
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The Role of Work Arrangements and Social Norms in Women’s Work Participation in India
Exploring barriers to women’s labor force participation in Haryana
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Can Guilt Change Police Attitude towards Gender-Based Violence? (Bihar)
Testing psychological interventions to reduce police bias in Bihar
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Examining the role of discrimination in restricting women’s labour force participation in India
How does gender bias impede hiring in urban spaces? A large-scale study takes stock.
Study on Women’s Labour Force Participation
Examining the household, social, and institutional factors shaping women's labour force participation in Madhya Pradesh.
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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.