Full-Spectrum Research & Development Services
From policy evaluation and MEL systems to IEC campaigns, social media management, and policy advocacy — CSDR covers the complete development cycle.
Policy Research & Evaluation
Rigorous, evidence-based policy research and programme evaluation that answers the questions governments, NGOs, and development organisations actually need answered — designed for decision-makers, not academic audiences.
Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning
End-to-end MEL systems designed to generate actionable learning — not just compliance data. CSDR builds MEL infrastructure that embeds adaptive management into programme culture.
IEC & Behaviour Change Communication
Research-backed IEC design, production, and campaign management — combining audience research, behaviour change theory, and creative production to deliver materials that communities actually use and respond to.
Policy Advocacy
Evidence-based policy advocacy that translates research findings into policy change — connecting field evidence with legislative processes, media engagement, and coalition building for civil society organisations.
Stakeholder Engagement
Professionally facilitated stakeholder processes that generate genuine participation — not performative consultation. CSDR designs and manages engagement processes that produce actionable findings and documented community voice.
Capacity Building · Social Research · Data Analytics
Capacity Building
Research methodology training, MEL system strengthening, data literacy workshops, and embedded technical assistance for government departments and civil society organisations across India.
- → MEL framework training modules
- → Research methodology workshops
- → Data collection tool training (SurveyCTO, KoboToolbox)
- → Embedded TA for government MEL units
Social Research & Surveys
Large-scale household surveys, KAP studies, community needs assessments, facility surveys, ethnographic studies, and longitudinal tracking studies across India's diverse development landscape.
- → CAPI-based household surveys
- → KAP, KAPB, and KASAP studies
- → Facility and institution assessments
- → Ethnographic and qualitative fieldwork
Data Analytics & Visualisation
Statistical analysis, dashboards, MIS architecture, and indicator frameworks — translating raw data into decision-ready intelligence for government and development sector clients.
- → Power BI and Tableau dashboards
- → SPSS, STATA, and R-based analysis
- → MIS design and data architecture
- → Evidence synthesis and meta-analysis
Where We Work
CSDR's research and programme work spans India's core development priorities — bringing sector-specific expertise to every assignment.
Health & Nutrition
RMNCH+A, NFHS-linked surveys, POSHAN, facility assessments, nutrition BCC campaigns, and health system strengthening research.
Education
School education evaluations, ASER-linked assessments, girl education programmes, mid-day meal studies, and teacher training evaluations.
Agriculture & Livelihoods
KVK-scheme evaluations, farmer surveys, crop insurance studies, SHG livelihood assessments, and rural enterprise research.
WASH
ODF programme evaluations, Jal Jeevan Mission assessments, WASH behaviour change research, and sanitation facility surveys.
Rural Development
MGNREGA process evaluations, PMAY-G implementation studies, SBM assessments, and Gram Panchayat governance research.
Governance
Panchayati Raj assessments, RTI and grievance system evaluations, social audit facilitation, and democratic institution strengthening research.
Gender & Inclusion
Gender-responsive programme evaluations, VAWG research, women's economic empowerment studies, and disability-inclusive programme assessments.
Social Protection
PDS assessments, exclusion error studies, social security scheme evaluations, and beneficiary satisfaction surveys for state welfare programmes.
Ready to Commission Research or a Campaign?
Tell us what you need — policy evaluation, IEC campaign, social media management, or MEL system — and we will respond within one working day.
Social Media Management
End-to-end social media strategy and community management for government departments, development organisations, and civil society — combining analytical rigour with platform-specific content expertise.