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:
Improving drivers of learning for marginalised children
What works to improve educational access, quality, continuity, and coherence for marginalised children in Pakistan?
Priority Area Two:
Strengthening the quality of front-line education provision
What works to strengthen the quality of front-line education provision through building teacher and school system capacities?
Priority Area Three:
Resilient education service delivery
What works to develop continuity of resilient education service delivery through improving systems coherence?
Priority Area Four:
Accountable education systems
What works to enhance accountability to improve education system cohesion in Pakistan?
Data and Research in Education - Research Consortium (DARE-RC) x Ali Aftab Saeed Podcast
(October 12th, 2023) | DARE-RC
Former 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.
Cross-Cutting Themes
‘Effective data use’ and ‘scalable solutions’
The DARE-RC research agenda involves two cross-cutting themes that aim to ensure rigour and impact of the research across all four priority areas.