What We Do

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We improve lives by discovering and advancing what works.

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In this image IPA enumerator Aaron (right) teaches a faith leader how to use a smartphone for the project Becoming One in Kamwenge, Uganda. © 2018 Aude Guerrucci
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Our theory of change addresses two problems we see in the world:

Limited evidence exists on what works to help people living in poverty, and the evidence that does exist often goes unused. This leads to programs that are either ineffective or not as effective as they could be, and often to wasted money and enduring poverty.

IPA exists to solve these problems. We test promising ideas across contexts and along the path to scale, proactively engage key decision-makers throughout the research process, share findings with the right people at the right time, and equip partners with the skills and tools they need to use data and evidence. Our vision? A world with more evidence and less poverty.

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Rigorous Research

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The credibility of field research hinges on the quality of the data and methods used. IPA has built a robust infrastructure to ensure that all fieldwork follows rigorous protocols and uses the most cost-effective, innovative methods to get the job done.

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Sectoral Expertise

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IPA’s experts engage with researchers, implementers, and policymakers to identify the most important policy-relevant knowledge gaps, develop research projects addressing those gaps, and share the resulting evidence with decision-makers.

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Research Funding

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IPA designs and manages research funds across a range of thematic topics to generate policy-relevant research and expand the network of researchers focused on those topics.

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Inclusive Research Partnerships

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IPA works to increase representation and inclusion in global development research through our roles as a funder and matchmaker.

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Policy Influence

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Our strategy for influencing policymaking is informed by policymakers’ most pressing questions and uses a toolkit that goes beyond impact evaluations, putting local researchers and decision-makers at the center.

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Scaling What Works

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IPA identifies, advances, and supports promising evidence-based programs to reach impact on a larger scale.

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Embedded Labs

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Embedded Labs work to institutionalize the use of data and evidence in public policy. Working within government units, labs carry out activities that embed regular evidence use into the policy process.

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Poverty Measurement

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How can we assess whether a household is below a nation’s poverty line without a two-hour survey? IPA’s Poverty Probability Index uses a sophisticated methodology that makes it possible to assess poverty probability with just ten questions.

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Right-Fit Evidence

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IPA's Right-Fit Evidence Unit is an advisory team supporting funders, NGOs, social businesses, and governments on how to use data and evidence better to learn, adapt, and increase their programs' effectiveness.

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Children in Sylhet, Bangladesh receive vitamin A capsules at a temporary vaccination center. © 2018 HM Shahidul Islam / Shutterstock For Practitioners

We support organizations to generate, interpret, and apply evidence to their programs to understand what's working, what’s not, and how to make a bigger impact.

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Students in Sylhet, Bangladesh plant a tree. © 2018 HM Shahidul Islam / Shutterstock For Donors

Your investment supports our work to ensure evidence is used to create more effective poverty alleviation programs that deliver the maximum impact per dollar. Please consider making a tax-deductible investment today.

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An IPA/J-PAL workshop on "Investing in Education for the Future" in Liberia.  © 2017 Rebecca Elcome For Researchers

We support researchers through the lifecycle of a research project, from fundraising to collecting high-quality data, to dissemination and policy impact. Learn more about how we can support your work.

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IPA Executive Director Annie Duflo (left) meets Mr. Enoch Cobbinah, Chief Director of Ghana's Ministry of Education. © 2018 Kojo Denanyoh For Policymakers

We support policymakers to co-create, interpret, and apply evidence to programs and policies to understand what's working, what's not, and how to make a bigger impact.

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Partner with Us

Children in Sylhet, Bangladesh receive vitamin A capsules at a temporary vaccination center. © 2018 HM Shahidul Islam / Shutterstock For Practitioners

We support organizations to generate, interpret, and apply evidence to their programs to understand what's working, what’s not, and how to make a bigger impact.

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Students in Sylhet, Bangladesh plant a tree. © 2018 HM Shahidul Islam / Shutterstock For Donors

Your investment supports our work to ensure evidence is used to create more effective poverty alleviation programs that deliver the maximum impact per dollar. Please consider making a tax-deductible investment today.

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An IPA/J-PAL workshop on "Investing in Education for the Future" in Liberia.  © 2017 Rebecca Elcome For Researchers

We support researchers through the lifecycle of a research project, from fundraising to collecting high-quality data, to dissemination and policy impact. Learn more about how we can support your work.

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IPA Executive Director Annie Duflo (left) meets Mr. Enoch Cobbinah, Chief Director of Ghana's Ministry of Education. © 2018 Kojo Denanyoh For Policymakers

We support policymakers to co-create, interpret, and apply evidence to programs and policies to understand what's working, what's not, and how to make a bigger impact.

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