The IRS Global team has extensive and diverse experience in social research, including designing social interventions (programs), developing behaviour change communication strategies, preparing results-based monitoring and evaluation frameworks, conceptualising and creating advocacy campaigns, and influencing decisions and policymaking with scientifically valid data. The team has expertise in using various approaches in social research such as DAC Criteria, randomised controlled trials, quasi-experimental designs, reality check approach, participatory ethnographic evaluation and research, rapid-ethnographic research, and literature reviews.
This approach involves collecting and analyzing non-numerical data like text, video, or audio to understand concepts and experiences. IRS Global offers various qualitative research designs, including phenomenological, ethnographic, and case study methods. We use ethically justified research methods, and our team can present findings visually and through NVivo.
this method involves collecting and analyzing numerical data for statistical analysis. We offer various research designs, including descriptive, correlation, causal-comparative/quasi-experimental, and experimental. We have experts in quantitative data collection, analysis and management, data visualization, and statistical analysis.
Formative research is the process by which researchers or public health practitioners define a community of interest, determine how to access that community, and describe the attributes of the community that are relevant to a specific public health issue, direct observation, in-depth interviews, focus groups, structured and semis structured surveys, and pile sorts.
Our demonstrated experience covers diverse evidence synthesis and desk review methods, from systematic, narrative, critical, mapping, and meta-analysis to mixed-methods, rapid, and scoping reviews, along with qualitative evidence and realist synthesis. This expertise allows us to deliver tailored research solutions across various domains.
Research-Cross-sectional, or synchronous, research studies a group or subgroup at one point in time. Participants are generally chosen based on specific shared characteristics, such as age, gender or income, and researchers examine the similarities and differences within and between groups. The group is often used as a representation of a larger population.
We provide comprehensive evaluation and research services to help clients understand and document what works and what doesn’t, and the reasons behind success or failure.what works, for whom, in what respects, to what extent, in what contexts, and how”. This approach enables policy-makers to identify the best course of action based on the evidence available.
The IRS Global team primarily focuses on design activities during formative evaluations, including baselines and other essential tasks. They employ the Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA), now called Participatory Learning for Action (PLA), to empower farmers in collectively analyzing their situations and developing a shared perspective on village-level natural resource management and agriculture.
Realist evaluations represent a theory-driven approach to evaluation that extends beyond the binary question of a program's success or failure. They delve into the intricate mechanisms and contextual factors that underlie program outcomes, providing a nuanced understanding of how and why a program works. This approach offers valuable insights into program effectiveness beyond mere validation.
Our comprehensive assessments provide an in-depth understanding of organizational strengths and weaknesses. We tailor capacity-building programs to enhance your team's skills, ensuring effective implementation of strategies. Our approach fosters organizational growth, resilience, and the ability to navigate complex challenges confidently, ultimately achieving sustainable success.
Our vision is to generate robust research evidence for our clients and improve policy, practice, programme, and project performance and service delivery.