Research
HERA Trust promotes evidence-based research to understand human, social and economic development challenges and to support practical development solutions.
1. Human Development Research
Research on individual, family and community development, well-being, capabilities, social conditions and development opportunities.
- Family development
- Community development
- Human capabilities
- Social well-being
- Development opportunities
2. Socio-Economic Research
Research to understand the economic and social conditions of households and communities.
- Household economic conditions
- Income and expenditure
- Employment and livelihoods
- Education and social development
- Living conditions
3. Poverty Research
Research on poverty, vulnerability, economic insecurity and the factors that prevent families from improving their economic conditions.
- Poverty assessment
- Household vulnerability
- Economic barriers
- Poverty reduction strategies
- Family development planning
4. Livelihood Research
Research on employment, skills, self-employment, entrepreneurship and sustainable livelihood opportunities.
- Employment
- Skill development
- Self-employment
- Micro-enterprises
- Livelihood opportunities
5. Education Research
Research on education access, continuation of education, skills, learning opportunities and educational development.
- School education
- Higher education
- Vocational education
- Skill development
- Educational barriers
6. Rural Development Research
Field-based research focusing on rural households, villages, Panchayats and local development challenges.
- Village development
- Panchayat development
- Rural livelihoods
- Basic services
- Community development
7. Public Policy and Development Research
Research on public policies, government programmes, development schemes and their implementation at the community level.
- Government schemes
- Public policy
- Social protection
- Public distribution systems
- Programme implementation
8. Field-Based Research
HERA Trust gives importance to field-based research and direct interaction with households and communities.
9. Research Collaboration
HERA Trust welcomes research collaboration with universities, research institutions, government organisations, development organisations, NGOs and other institutions.
10. Research Outputs
Research activities may result in research papers, reports, policy briefs, project reports, datasets, development frameworks and other knowledge products.