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Research and Resources

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Reports

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Documents

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Policy Notes and Research Briefs

Short, accessible publications that summarize key evidence, implications, and recommendations for decision-makers and practitioners.

Library

Publications and Materials

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Foundational Learning Outcomes: A Review of Assessment Evidence

Report 18 June 2026 DIRP Research and Evaluation Team 48 pages

A synthesis of available assessment data on foundational literacy and numeracy, with attention to the quality and comparability of the underlying measures. The review sets out what current evidence can and cannot tell decision-makers about learning at the primary level.

Curriculum Review Framework for Higher Education Programmes

Document 2 April 2026 DIRP Education Systems Practice 26 pages

A practical framework institutions can use to review programme aims, learning outcomes, teaching methods and assessment. It includes review questions, evidence requirements and a documentation template.

Building a Monitoring and Learning System with Limited Resources

Policy Brief 11 February 2026 DIRP MEL Practice 8 pages

Short guidance for organisations that need credible monitoring data without a large measurement budget. It covers indicator selection, data flow design and the routines that turn monitoring data into decisions.

Survey Quality Checklist for Field Teams

Document 25 November 2025 DIRP Research and Evaluation Team 12 pages

A field-ready checklist covering sampling, enumerator training, questionnaire piloting, back-checks and data cleaning. Designed to be used before, during and after data collection.

Climate Resilience and Social Programmes: Evidence Gaps

Policy Brief 30 September 2025 DIRP Social Sector Practice 10 pages

An overview of where evidence on climate resilience intersects with social protection, education continuity and workforce planning. The brief identifies questions that current studies leave unanswered.

Institutional Assessment and Development Planning Toolkit

Document 14 July 2025 DIRP Education Systems Practice 34 pages

Tools for assessing institutional capacity across governance, academic systems, quality assurance and staff development, with a template for turning findings into a costed development plan.

Institutional partnerships

Working with Institutions

DIRP has developed memoranda of understanding and collaborative relationships with institutions including the University of Chenab and the University of Lahore. Partnership materials can be presented here when approved for public release.

UC

University of Chenab

Collaboration on higher education institutional development, curriculum design and assessment methodology.

UL

University of Lahore

Collaboration on academic programme development and practical responses to challenges in higher education.

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