Thematic Area
Education & Innovation
Overview
Strengthening education systems through evidence-driven innovation
IRS Global supports governments, development partners, and academic institutions in strengthening education systems through rigorous research, policy analysis, monitoring, evaluation, and evidence-driven innovation.
Our expertise encompasses early childhood education, primary and secondary education, higher education, foundational literacy and numeracy, girls' education, inclusive and disability-inclusive education, education in emergencies, school governance and leadership, teacher professional development, curriculum development, learning assessments, education policy and sector reform, education financing, digital learning and EdTech, education management information systems (EMIS), parental and community engagement, youth development, life skills education, social and behavioural change in education, research on access, equity and learning outcomes, implementation research, institutional capacity strengthening, and monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL).
We generate evidence that informs education policy, improves teaching and learning, promotes innovation, and enhances equitable access to quality education for all.
Focus Areas
- Early Childhood Education
- Primary, Secondary & Higher Education
- Foundational Literacy & Numeracy
- Girls' Education & Inclusive Education
- Disability-Inclusive Education
- Education in Emergencies
- School Governance & Leadership
- Teacher Professional Development
- Curriculum Development
- Learning Assessments
- Education Policy & Sector Reform
- Education Financing
- Digital Learning & EdTech
- Education Management Information Systems (EMIS)
- Parental & Community Engagement
- Youth Development & Life Skills Education
Learning Outcomes Research
Rigorous studies on access, equity, and learning outcomes to inform system-level education reform.
Digital Learning & EdTech
Evaluating and strengthening technology-enabled learning solutions across diverse school contexts.
Education Management Information Systems
Building and assessing EMIS platforms that give decision-makers real-time, reliable education data.
Teacher Professional Development
Designing and evaluating training pathways that strengthen classroom practice and student learning.
Implementation Research
Operational research that identifies what works, for whom, and under what conditions in education delivery.
Institutional Capacity Strengthening
Supporting ministries and institutions to plan, govern, and deliver education services sustainably.
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