List of Shortlisted Organisations
These organisations have been selected for Stage 2, DARE-RC Call for Applications-Cycle 1.
- Knowledge Platform (Pvt|) Ltd.
- Pak Alliance for Maths and Science Welfare Trust
- Verso Consulting.
- Durbeen.
- Institute of Development and Economic Alternatives (IDEAS).
- Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI).
- Lahore University of Management Sciences/ LUMS.
- TeleTaleem Pvt. Limited.
Understanding DARE-RC
DARE-RC’s vision is to positively impact Pakistan’s education system through the development of high-quality research and its policy uptake. By strengthening research capacity, generating accessible evidence, and fostering collaboration, DARE-RC aims to equip policymakers with the knowledge and tools to make informed decisions, ultimately leading to improved learning outcomes for all children, particularly marginalised groups. This will involve developing a targeted research agenda, producing rigorous and relevant studies, and actively engaging policymakers to bridge the gap between research and action. Ultimately, DARE-RC aims to catalyse an education system driven by evidence, equity, and inclusivity.
Our Approach
Our Strategy for Educational Reform
DARE-RC adopts a rigorous approach to research, employing meticulous problem identification and operations research to formulate and evaluate effective solutions. Research outcomes are intended for public dissemination, serving as a valuable resource for government officials and education implementers. Emphasis is placed on academic rigour and accessibility, ensuring research outputs are not only pertinent to non-academic audiences but also actively involve them in the research process through collaborative agenda creation and stakeholder engagement. By diligently building strong relationships with government and policy actors, DARE-RC fosters a comprehensive and trustworthy research intervention, paving the way for a transformed education system in Pakistan.
DARE-RC
Research Framework
Priority Area One:
What works to improve drivers of learning for marginalised children in Pakistan?
The research under this priority area is motivated by the need to foster inclusive educational access and meaningful learning for all.
Priority Area Two:
What works to strengthen front-line education provision quality through building teacher and school capacities?
Key topics of interest in this priority area for research include issues of what works to improve the quality of education via the enhancement of teacher and school capacities.
Priority Area Three:
What works to develop resilient education service delivery continuity through systems coherence?
Research under this priority area explores the relationship between disruptive events (e.g. climate-related events) and education in Pakistan.
Priority Area Four:
What works to enhance accountability to improve education system cohesion in Pakistan?
This research agenda aims to propose research that fills evidence gaps on key issues in Pakistan pertaining to political economy considerations surrounding decentralisation reforms in the country.
Data and Research in Education - Research Consortium (DARE-RC) x Ali Aftab Saeed Podcast
(October 12th, 2023) | DARE-RC
Programme Director of DARE-RC Mr. Harris Khalique appeared in the podcast of Ali Aftab Saeed to share details about the DARE-RC programme and its mandate.
