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Social Development

Fairer pathways to opportunity.

We examine social inclusion, livelihoods, inequality and access to opportunities to support more equitable and sustainable development.

Social Development: community engagement and research
What we focus on

Understanding the
conditions for change.

Development should expand meaningful opportunities and leave fewer people excluded from progress.

All focus areas
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Social inclusion

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Livelihoods & economic opportunity

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Inequality & social mobility

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Youth & future opportunities

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Inclusive development

Connected research

Questions that matter.

Published

Social Exclusion and Rural Transformation

Examining how exclusion and inequality influence participation in processes of rural development.

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Published

Sustainable Rural Development in South Asia

Exploring major challenges, policy approaches and pathways towards more inclusive rural development.

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Ongoing

Childhood, Risk and Survival in Informal Work

Understanding the everyday risks, control and survival experiences of children working in urban transport environments.

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Progress begins with connection

A shared purpose.
A more inclusive future.

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