Directly involving people and stakeholders to generate insights.
These methods generate evidence directly from people and real-world contexts. They explore behaviours, measure trends, and involve stakeholders in co-creating solutions, making sure policies reflect lived experiences and practical needs.
Qualitative research methods
Through interviews, focus groups, and case studies, qualitative surveys explore the underlying motivations, perceptions, and behaviours of individuals and communities. These methods capture rich, detailed narratives that help researchers understand complex social dynamics, providing depth that complements statistical findings and guides more human-centred policy design.
Quantitative data analysis
These methods rely on structured questionnaires and statistical analysis to gather measurable data on trends, attitudes, and outcomes. They provide a solid evidence base for identifying patterns, quantifying impacts, and tracking changes over time, enabling policymakers to monitor progress and evaluate whether interventions are achieving their intended objectives.
Living lab
Living labs bring research into real-world environments where policies and solutions are co-created, tested, and refined with stakeholders. They foster collaboration between researchers, policymakers, and citizens, ensuring that proposed interventions are practical, scalable, and responsive to actual community needs before being implemented at a larger scale.
Participatory research
This approach actively involves stakeholders — from citizens to practitioners — throughout the research process. By integrating local knowledge and lived experience, it ensures that research questions, methods, and solutions remain relevant and actionable. Participatory research strengthens legitimacy, fosters trust, and enhances the uptake of results in policy and practice.
In projects presented below we used research methodologies listed on this page.
