Evidence & Insight
Research That Informs Better Decisions
Rigorous, ethical, and participatory research across public health, education, WASH, climate, and livelihoods — generating the evidence governments and organizations need to act with confidence.
500 +
Studies Completed
33 +
Evaluations Annually
8 +
Sectors Covered
1320 +
Research Participants
Where We Work
Thematic Areas
At IRS, we are committed to driving innovation and fostering community through our diverse initiatives, making a positive impact across various sectors.
Community Health
Strengthening resilient, people-centred health systems across primary care, eye health, and disease response.
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Education & Innovation
Evidence-driven research to improve teaching, learning, and equitable access to quality education.
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TVET & Livelihoods
Strengthening workforce development, employability, and sustainable livelihood systems.
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Enterprise Development
Fostering inclusive MSME growth, entrepreneurship, and market competitiveness.
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Gender Equality & Social Inclusion (GESI)
Promoting inclusive policies and empowering marginalized populations through gender-responsive research.
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Accessibility Audits & Disability Inclusion
Auditing and strengthening accessible, barrier-free environments in line with the UNCRPD.
ExploreClimate Change & Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)
Building climate resilience and risk-informed development for vulnerable communities.
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Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)
Strengthening equitable access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene services.
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Food Security & Nutrition
Strengthening food systems and improving nutritional outcomes across development contexts.
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Governance, Public Policy & Institutional Strengthening
Shaping evidence-informed policy and strengthening institutional performance and accountability.
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Our Research Approach.
Eight steps. Every study, every time.
Project Planning
Step 1 of 8
Research Design
Step 2 of 8
Data Collection
Step 3 of 8
Data Quality Assurance
Step 4 of 8
Analysis
Step 5 of 8
Reporting
Step 6 of 8
Knowledge Sharing
Step 7 of 8
Policy Recommendations
Step 8 of 8
Project Planning
Research Design
Data Collection
Data Quality Assurance
Analysis
Reporting
Knowledge Sharing
Policy Recommendations
Our Findings
Publications & Reports
A selection of peer-reviewed research outputs and publications from our team.
Appointment Reminder Systems Are Effective But Not Optimal: Results of a Systematic Review and Evidence Synthesis Employing Realist Principles
SM McLean, A Booth, M Gee, S Salway, M Cobb, S Bhanbhro, et al. — Patient Preference and Adherence, 479–499.
Assessing the Contribution of Prescribing in Primary Care by Nurses and Professionals Allied to Medicine: A Systematic Review of Literature
S Bhanbhro, VM Drennan, R Grant, R Harris — BMC Health Services Research 11(1), 330.
Reimagining the Language of Engagement in a Post-Stakeholder World
MS Reed, BG Merkle, EJ Cook, C Hafferty, AP Hejnowicz, R Holliman, S Bhanbhro, et al. — Sustainability Science 19(4), 1481–1490.
Targeting the Use of Reminders and Notifications for Uptake by Populations (TURNUP): A Systematic Review and Evidence Synthesis
S McLean, M Gee, A Booth, S Salway, S Nancarrow, M Cobb, S Bhanbhro — Health Services and Delivery Research 2(34), 1–184.
Quality and Acceptability of Measures of Exercise Adherence in Musculoskeletal Settings: A Systematic Review
S McLean, MA Holden, T Potia, M Gee, R Mallett, S Bhanbhro, H Parsons, et al. — Rheumatology 56(3), 426–438.
Honour Based Violence as a Global Public Health Problem: A Critical Review of Literature
S Bhanbhro, A Cronin de Chavez, A Lusambili — International Journal of Human Rights in Healthcare 9(3), 198–215.
Factors Affecting Maternal Nutrition and Health: A Qualitative Study in a Matrilineal Community in Indonesia
S Bhanbhro, T Kamal, RW Diyo, NI Lipoeto, H Soltani — PLOS ONE 15(6), e0234545.
Karo Kari: The Murder of Honour in Sindh Pakistan: An Ethnographic Study
S Bhanbhro, MR Wassan, M Shah, AA Talpur, AA Wassan — International Journal of Asian Social Science 3(7), 1467–1484.
An Argument Against the Focus on Community Resilience in Public Health
P Allmark, S Bhanbhro, T Chrisp — BMC Public Health 14(1), 62.
Rapid Realist Review of the Evidence: Achieving Lasting Change When Mental Health Rehabilitation Staff Undertake Recovery-Oriented Training
M Gee, S Bhanbhro, S Cook, H Killaspy — Journal of Advanced Nursing 73(8), 1775–1791.
Rigor You Can Rely On
Why Our Research Is Trusted
Ethical & Participatory
Every study follows informed consent and participatory research principles.
International Standards
Methodologies benchmarked against global research and evaluation best practices.
Multidisciplinary Expertise
Researchers, statisticians, and sector specialists across health, education, and WASH.
Robust Data Quality
Real-time monitoring and quality-assurance systems built into every data collection process.
Locally Grounded
Field teams and enumerators with deep contextual knowledge of the communities we work in.
Actionable Findings
Reports designed to translate directly into policy and programme recommendations.
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