CHAND – Chand Manob Unnayon Shangstha is committed to generating evidence-based knowledge that supports sustainable development, informed decision-making, and effective public policy. We conduct high-quality research to identify community needs, evaluate development interventions, and provide practical recommendations that contribute to positive social change.

Our research integrates scientific methods, community participation, and data-driven analysis to address local, national, and global development challenges.

Our Research Areas

Our research focuses on a wide range of development sectors, including:

• Education and Lifelong Learning
• Library and Information Science
• Digital Inclusion and ICT for Development
• Public Health and Community Healthcare
• Women, Children, Persons with Disabilities and Elderly Empowerment
• Climate Change, Environment and Disaster Risk Reduction
• Agriculture, Livelihoods and Food Security
• Poverty Reduction and Social Protection
• Good Governance, Democracy and Election Observation
• Peacebuilding and Community Resilience
• Liberation War, History, Heritage and Cultural Documentation
• Youth Development and Volunteerism
• Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• Community Development and Social Innovation

Research Services

CHAND provides a comprehensive range of research and evaluation services, including:

• Baseline, Midline and Endline Surveys
• Social and Economic Research
• Community Needs Assessments
• Policy Research and Policy Analysis
• Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL)
• Impact Assessment
• Program Evaluation
• Data Collection and Management
• Quantitative and Qualitative Research
• Statistical Analysis and Data Visualization
• Research Report Writing
• Knowledge Management and Digital Documentation

Research Methodology

We apply internationally recognized research methodologies to ensure accuracy, credibility, and ethical standards. Our research combines quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method approaches using modern digital data collection technologies.

Methods include:

• Household Surveys
• Key Informant Interviews (KII)
• Focus Group Discussions (FGD)
• Case Studies
• Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA)
• Observation
• GIS and Digital Mapping
• Mobile Data Collection
• Statistical Analysis and Evidence Synthesis

Research Publications

Research findings are disseminated through various knowledge products, including:

• Research Reports
• Policy Briefs
• Working Papers
• Academic Articles
• Case Studies
• Books and eBooks
• Conference Papers
• Technical Reports
• Knowledge Products and Infographics

Research Partnerships

CHAND welcomes collaboration with universities, research institutes, government agencies, development partners, NGOs, donor organizations, and international institutions. We believe that collaborative research strengthens innovation, promotes knowledge exchange, and creates sustainable development solutions.

Research Ethics

Our research follows internationally accepted ethical principles, ensuring:

• Integrity and transparency
• Informed consent
• Confidentiality and data protection
• Respect for human rights and dignity
• Gender equality and social inclusion
• Evidence-based and unbiased reporting

Work With Us

We invite researchers, academics, universities, students, development professionals, donors, and partner organizations to collaborate with us on research, surveys, evaluations, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Together, we can generate evidence that informs policy, empowers communities, and accelerates sustainable development.

Research for Knowledge, Evidence, Innovation and Sustainable Development.