Our work
Research
IARSA's research addresses some of the most important questions in education and the economy, across five divisions. Its work is interdisciplinary, carried out nationally and internationally, and known for rigorous analysis that results in real solutions to real problems.
Educational Planning Division
EPDA community of researchers, teachers and practitioners focused on educational planning, equity, innovation and the role of education in a changing world.
Focus areas
- Child development and early learning
- Curriculum and instruction
- Education, conflict and peacebuilding
- Education, gender equity and empowerment
- Educational equity
- Educational research and innovation
- English language learners
- Online education
- Poverty, education and inequalities
- Teaching and leadership effectiveness
- Technological innovations in education
- The role of education in sustainability and climate action
Economic Development and Trade Division
EDTDResearch on the policies that strengthen economies, from public investment and taxation to jobs, wages and inequality.
Focus areas
- Budget, taxes and public investment
- Economic growth
- Inequality and poverty
- Jobs and unemployment
- Minimum wage
- Retirement
- Unions and labour standards
- Wages, income and wealth
- Economic development and trade
Agriculture and Rural Development Division
ARDDShaping the move to next-generation farming by fostering innovation with technology and sharing actionable knowledge.
Focus areas
- Agricultural information management and services
- Agricultural productivity, food and nutrition security
- Commercialisation of the agricultural sector and market access
- Digital agriculture
- Digital farmers services
- Urban agriculture
- Women empowerment
- Women, youth and social inclusion
- Strategic partnership
Entrepreneurship Development Division
EDDFostering entrepreneurship through results-based programmes, from entrepreneurial learning to family business and SMEs.
Focus areas
- Emerging markets
- Entrepreneurial learning
- Family business
- Innovative entrepreneurship
- SMEs and entrepreneurship
Public Healthcare Division
PHDStrengthening health systems through research, monitoring and evaluation.
Focus areas
- Health systems strengthening
- Monitoring and evaluation research
- Research and evaluation
Working with the association
Research services
Beyond its own research programme, the association works directly with individuals, institutions and organisations across the research lifecycle, from formulating the question through to publishing the result.
- Advisory Services
- Research Design
- Problem and Hypothesis Formulation
- Research Project Management
- Statistical Consulting & Analysis
- Surveys & Questionnaires
- Research Data Management
- Field Service Management
- Dissemination of Knowledge
- Fostering Research and Scholarship
- Networking and Collaboration
- Advocacy and Representation