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India
Joined June 2022
Our co-founders @anup_akr and @sitaram_sitaram attended ‘Common Ground: India-France Development Dialogue’, co-hosted by @JPAL_SA, the @FundInnovDev (FID) and @AFD_France (AFD), at @IHCDelhi today, where they met Nobel laureate and economist Esther Duflo.
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DIA’s research on improving police responses to gender-based violence in Bihar was presented by PI Dr. @g_borker. The project addresses GBV by improving the sensitivity and skills of male law enforcement officers through applied theatre & expressive arts-based interventions.
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The intervention demonstrated measurable improvements in officers’ attitudes towards GBV victims, legal knowledge, and responsiveness. Learn more about the project here: diaevidenceimpact.org/projec… Dr. @Prof_Nishith_P, Dr. Sofia Amaral, Dr. @micasviatschi
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What soft skills go into building a high-quality sample? Anil Pandey explains why politeness, clear communication and respect for respondents are essential to field research. Watch him share why these skills matter in data collection.
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A survey requires enumerators to understand the responses they receive, remain sensitive to local contexts, and build rapport with participants without compromising the quality of the data. In this video, Shreya shares how to conduct thoughtful, rigorous field research.
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Fieldwork can bring unexpected challenges. In this case, a DIA team working on a study about social norms was mistaken for something else, & the police were called. In this video, @TweetBhuvnesh shares what the experience taught them about navigating the realities of fieldwork.
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This World Teachers’ Day, we’re highlighting DIA’s work on curiosity-based science learning in government schools in Fatehpur, UP. The project is studying whether curiosity is fostered through teachers, or whether the same learning can be delivered directly to students.
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The project aims to generate insights on innovative methods of science learning and teacher training in government schools. Learn more about our projects here: diaevidenceimpact.org/projec…
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We work on questions that matter to people, and it’s fulfilling for us when that work helps inform policies that make a difference. In this video, Ragavi shares what it was like to see a policy making a difference. Learn more about our projects: diaevidenceimpact.org/catego…
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Women’s safety in the field is a fundamental part of DIA’s approach to responsible research. During a field visit with an all-women team, @ImleyDeepa found herself in a situation where they were unable to find transport. Watch this video to listen to her experience.
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We asked a few members of the DIA team what they love about working here. From learning through fieldwork seeing research translate into policy, each member has a different perspective on what makes the work meaningful at DIA. Read their responses in this thread 👇
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"A lot of research that academics do sometimes doesn't translate into policy. We work on the ground, so our research comes with real-life insights." —Abha Indurkar Manager-Research, Policy & Communications
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"I learn so much from the people I meet when I travel. It has changed how I understand the world." —Tanya Choudhary Senior Research Associate
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.@sitaram_sitaram, Co-founder of @DIAResearch, takes us through the rigorous process DIA follows to ensure that the data collected by its team is of the highest quality. Watch the video to hear him talk about DIA’s protocols. To know more, visit: diaresearch.org/
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What does rigorous research look like on the ground? During a digital literacy project in Telangana, @jisa_shaji and her team were interviewing a respondent when the survey was suddenly interrupted. How did the team resolve this challenge in the field?
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Working directly with respondents, it is important to take informed consent, and navigate the realities of the field to collect reliable data. To know more about our projects, visit our website: diaresearch.org/
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How do researchers build trust to collect better data? Tanya Choudhary shares the foundational steps behind collecting data while surveying people. “The point is not to just collect data. They are real people, with real stories.” To know more, visit://diaresearch.org/
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