Research, Analysis and Assessment

Growing knowledge, building understanding and making a change.

We undertake research to find innovative solutions to meet the demands for sustainable international development.

We empower you with knowledge to make a meaningful and lasting difference to the world.

  • Policy Research

    We provide you with a means to better understand the political context in which programs and services operate. This includes everything from qualitative to quantitative analysis to determine good practice and appropriate policies.

  • Applied Research

    We specialise in solution focused research and test empirical evidence to arrive at valid outcomes. We implement systematic processes to arrive at solutions.

  • Research into Practice

    We bring together knowledge and practitioner expertise to put research findings into practice. We build recommendations that are suitable to you and to making a real difference.

Our Work

  • This chapter investigates regional development of transport connectivity and integration in Asia, recognizing the challenges, and making a case for taking measures to accelerate connectivity for the promotion of shared prosperity.

  • This research paper explores the need for a long‐term commitment to road infrastructure and transport research for the benefits of this investment in research to be realised.

  • This paper examines the research evidence of how to produce real low carbon transport projects that are sustainable and affordable and identify where more work needs to be carried out to produce the evidence behind ‘green’ credentials and identify low-carbon transport projects and how they contribute to green growth for all

  • This paper summarises the outcomes of SEACAP 1 with particular focus on the use of the bitumen emulsion seals in comparison with the local hot bitumen and unsealed options

  • The paper examines the potential barriers to the implementation of innovative approaches and possible solutions for overcoming them. It also addresses sustainability and suggests possible solutions for improved sustainability of road sector projects.

  • This study aims to reduce ASEAN road fatalities by making recommendations for the harmonising of safety regulations with the UN legal instruments. This is accomplished by collecting and analysing road crash data, road safety related in-situ national legislation, current practice on adherence to the conventions and resolutions and current road safety standards in the ASEAN region

  • The Report provides lessons learnt in elevating the topic of rural transport and rural access to the agenda of the multilateral development discourse in Asia, in particular, the experience of the EST Forum for Asia. The analysis within the Report includes an assessment of the transferability of the lessons to other global regions, in particular Africa.

  • This paper gives examples of the benefits from investment in research in the transport sector, describes programmes designed to facilitate innovation and research in the sector gives examples of research needs and suggests ways in which developing country organisations can establish a framework for carrying out research

  • SPLASH, the EUWI-ERA-NET provides a mechanism to further the efforts of the EUWI research working group.

  • Benefits, challenges and trends for regional transport connectivity in Asia

  • The Value of Transport Research

  • A comprehensive approach to delivering greener transport infrastructure and services for developing countries to attain green growth

  • Appropriate surface sealing for sustainable low volume rural roads in Vietnam

  • The impacts of research and implementation programmes aimed at increasing the sustainability of rural roads

  • Study on Harmonising of ASEAN Road Safety Regulation with UN legal Instruments and Resolutions Based on Road Crash Data Analysis

    Study on Harmonising of ASEAN Road Safety Regulation with UN legal Instruments and Resolutions Based on Road Crash Data Analysis

  • The Report provides lessons learnt in elevating the topic of rural transport and rural access to the agenda of the multilateral development discourse in Asia, in particular, the experience of the EST Forum for Asia. The analysis within the Report includes an assessment of the transferability of the lessons to other global regions, in particular Africa

  • The benefits from increased transport research capacity in developing countries

  • SPLASH, the EU Water Initiative ERA-NET, Co-ordinating European water research programmes for the developing world