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Independent research, evaluation and transparency

We work with donors and funders on independent research and evaluation, with funding and editorial independence disclosed in every report. Where a funder supports a study, the terms are published and editorial control stays with the Institute.

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What you can rely on

How we work with you

  1. 01

    Funding sources and terms of reference are disclosed on every report.

  2. 02

    Editorial independence is protected: funders have no right of review over findings or conclusions.

  3. 03

    Evaluation and analysis with methods, data and limitations documented for external scrutiny.

The funder had no editorial input into findings or conclusions.
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Research areas

Where our current work speaks to you

The programmes whose ongoing studies bear most directly on your decisions.

Selected publications

A short reading list for you

Current analysis drawn from across our library — every report states its methods, data and funding.

Commissioned research

Services built around your questions

Commissioned studies delivered with documented methods, explicit assumptions and sources shown in full.

Work with us

Start a conversation

Tell us what you are deciding, and we will tell you honestly what the evidence can and cannot support.

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