WHY PARTNER WITH IPA?

Rigorous Research

Access to world-class researchers and cutting-edge evaluation methods to measure program impact

Global Reach

Presence in 50+ countries with local expertise and established networks

Actionable Evidence

Clear, practical insights that inform program design, implementation, and scaling decisions

Innovation Support

Help designing and testing innovative approaches to development challenges

Collaborative Approach

True partnership throughout the research process, from design to dissemination

Policy Impact

Support translating findings into policy recommendations and scaled programs

WHO WE PARTNER WITH

Governments

We work with national and local governments to evaluate public programs, test policy innovations, and build evidence-based policymaking capacity. Our research helps optimize public spending and improve service delivery.

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NGOs & Nonprofits

We collaborate with implementing organizations to rigorously evaluate programs, refine approaches, and demonstrate impact to donors and stakeholders. Our evidence helps scale what works.

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Foundations & Donors

We help philanthropic organizations identify promising interventions, evaluate their portfolios, and maximize impact. Our research enables strategic, evidence-based grantmaking.

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Private Sector

We work with companies to evaluate social impact initiatives, test market-based solutions to poverty, and measure corporate social responsibility programs.

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Researchers

We partner with academic researchers worldwide to design and implement rigorous evaluations, providing field support, ethical review, and implementation expertise.

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International Organizations

We collaborate with multilateral institutions and international agencies to evaluate large-scale programs and inform global development strategies.

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PARTNERSHIP PROCESS

1. Initial Consultation

We discuss your program, research questions, and objectives to determine if partnership is a good fit and identify evaluation opportunities.

2. Research Design

Our team works with you to design a rigorous evaluation that answers your key questions while being feasible and ethical.

3. Ethical Review

All research undergoes thorough ethical review to ensure participant protection, informed consent, and responsible research practices.

4. Implementation

We implement the evaluation alongside your program, collecting high-quality data and maintaining regular communication.

5. Analysis & Reporting

Our researchers analyze data and prepare clear, actionable reports tailored to your needs and stakeholders.

6. Dissemination & Scale

We help translate findings into action, supporting policy engagement, program refinement, and scaling decisions.

TYPES OF PARTNERSHIP

Impact Evaluations

Rigorous testing of program effectiveness using randomized controlled trials and other causal inference methods

Pilot Studies

Small-scale testing of innovative approaches before committing to full implementation

Implementation Research

Understanding how to deliver programs effectively, identifying barriers and facilitators to success

Cost-Effectiveness Analysis

Measuring not just impact but also cost per unit of outcome to optimize resource allocation

Policy Analysis

Evaluating policy changes and government programs at scale

Capacity Building

Training your team in evaluation methods and evidence-based decision making

START A PARTNERSHIP CONVERSATION

Tell us about your organization and research interests

Questions About Partnership?

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