Operating in 50+ countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and beyond
IPA maintains a strong presence in regions most affected by poverty. Our country offices are staffed by local experts who understand the cultural context, speak local languages, and have deep relationships with communities, governments, and partner organizations.
This local presence enables us to design contextually appropriate interventions, ensure high-quality implementation, and build lasting partnerships that extend beyond individual research projects.
Experienced researchers, field coordinators, and data collection staff who understand local contexts
Established relationships with governments, NGOs, and community organizations
Local institutional review boards and ethics committees ensuring responsible research
Robust systems for secure data collection, management, and analysis
Training programs to develop local research capacity and expertise
Direct channels to policymakers and decision-makers for evidence dissemination
Home to one of our largest offices, conducting research across education, health, agriculture, and financial inclusion with deep partnerships across the country.
Leading evaluations in education technology, governance, and economic development, working with state governments and major NGOs.
Regional hub for Latin America, focusing on education quality, financial inclusion, and social protection programs.
Pioneering research on microfinance, agriculture, and climate adaptation in one of the world's most densely populated countries.
West Africa hub conducting influential research on health, governance, and agricultural productivity.
Southeast Asia operations focusing on education, governance, and disaster resilience research.
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