Research & Policy
At CIVITAS, research is not an abstract academic exercise it is a community-driven and practice-oriented process. Our approach is deeply rooted in scientific rigor, ethics, and collaboration, ensuring that all evidence we generate is reliable, relevant, and responsive to the realities of the people we serve. We emphasize a citizen-scientific approach, meaning that community members are not only participants but also co-researchers in shaping questions, generating data, and interpreting findings. By prioritizing an emic perspective (insider view) rather than relying solely on an etic perspective (external analysis), we ensure that knowledge reflects lived experience, cultural context, and local wisdom
Research Focus Areas
Scientific Rigor
Use of validated tools, systematic methodologies, and peer-reviewed processes
Ethics
Respect, protection, and empowerment of participants, with adherence to international and local ethical standards.
Collaboration
Partnerships with academic institutions, communities, and practitioners to co-create knowledge.
Actionable Evidence
Findings are not shelved they directly inform programming, policy, and advocacy.
Collaborate With Us
Interested in partnering with us on research initiatives or accessing our research findings? We welcome collaboration opportunities with academic institutions, policy makers, and development practitioners.