Research Programme

Youth, Gender & Inclusive Development

Research on youth employment, gender-responsive programming, skills, enterprise development and social inclusion.

Programme focus

Research on youth employment, gender-responsive programming, skills, enterprise development and social inclusion. This programme supports clients and partners who need robust evidence, grounded analysis and practical recommendations that can inform policy, programming, training and institutional development.

Core research questions

  • What systems, institutions and incentives shape outcomes in this area?
  • Which groups are included, excluded or underserved?
  • What practical interventions can improve resilience, equity and performance?
  • How can learning be translated into better programming and policy?

Methods used

  • Gender and youth analysis
  • Employment pathway mapping
  • Outcome harvesting
  • Focus group research

Typical outputs

  • Inclusion strategies
  • Training packages
  • Employment briefs
  • MEAL frameworks