Thematic focus on:
– Post-conflict transitions
– Climate-induced displacement
– Ocean and coastal sustainability
– Regional integration in South Asia and the Indo-Pacific
– Design and implementation of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) across agriculture, environment, public health, and political economy domains
– Field coordination and technical support for survey-based primary data collection
– Acquisition and management of secondary and administrative datasets from government and private institutions
– Technical assistance in data cleaning, anonymization, and analysis using statistical and econometric tools
High-level consultations with ministries, UN agencies, and embassies
Strategic dialogues for:
– Refugee crisis solutions (Rohingya)
– Maritime cooperation and disaster diplomacy
– Regional peace and water-sharing dialogues
Application of the C-CIQ Toolkit to:
– Map economic and non-economic climate loss
– Assess community vulnerability and resilience
– Feed into Loss and Damage (L&D) negotiations
Technical support for:
– Mangrove ecosystem management (e.g., Sundarbans)
– Integrated water resource management (IWRM)
– Blue carbon valuation and marine spatial planning
Ecosystem restoration initiatives in vulnerable zones.
Livelihood diversification programs.
Coastal infrastructure resilience models.
Designing Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) frameworks.
Piloting social innovations in community climate resilience.
Gender-responsive impact analysis for development projects.
Using Large Language Models (LLMs) to evaluate long policy and budget reports to come up with precise recommendations.
Support to development partners, think tanks, and research organizations in conducting experimental and quasi-experimental evaluations of policy interventions.
Evidence-based research on infectious diseases, pollution-related health burdens, and urban-rural health disparities in LMICs.
Development of localized and community-sensitive health solutions.
Policy recommendations for improved environmental and healthcare governance.
Research and policy analysis on air, water, soil, and food contamination issues.
Scientific support for environmental remediation and pollution mitigation strategies.
Advocacy for environmental justice and integration of solutions int– national and local development planning.
Using Satellite data and Machine Learning (ML) methods t– provide policy suggestions t– reduce pollution.
Research on social safety nets, public works, and financial inclusion programs.
Evaluation of employment generation schemes and rural livelihoods.
Promotion of economic policies that foster inclusive and sustainable growth.