Bridging the Gap between Academia and Development Practitioners
Research
BGD applies its cross-sectoral research expertise to a wide variety of domains, including the development, humanitarian, and defense sectors. BGD research focuses on best practices and lessons learned in an effort to improve program effectiveness, sustainability, and inclusion.
BGD research pillars concentrate on the social, political, and economic factors that shape dynamic and challenging environments. These pillars include:
BGD research pillars concentrate on the social, political, and economic factors that shape dynamic and challenging environments. These pillars include:
- Context analysis of existing dynamics for issue stakeholders, and development of predictive indicators on the basis of quantitive field data;
- Simulation and modeling of complex, destabilized environments; and
- Support for policy interventions aimed at capacity building and conflict mitigation.
Methods
BGD research and analysis is rooted in both quantitative and qualitative data. Through their extensive and reliable local networks, BGD experts access first-hand, accurate, and timely information. Experienced experts and consultants ensure data integrity by designing data cleaning and quality control systems.
ExpertiseEconomic Development
Governance & Security Civil-Military Relations Refugees, Migration, Internal Displacement, Return & Reintegration Capacity Building, Training & Education Urban & Rural Development Marginalized & Vulnerable Communities Public Health |
Qualitative and Quantitative MethodsFieldwork
Survey Design & Implementation Focus Groups In-Person & Phone Interviews Case Studies |
Recent Papers
Abstracts are available for select papers. Click below.
- Behind the Veil: Enterprise Development and Homebound Women in Remote Environments
- The U.S. Military and International Development: Practical Implications for Development Practitioners
- The Securitization of Development and Implications for Neutrality and Efficacy
- China's West Coast Begins in Pakistan: The Second Transcontinental Railroad
- Education, Literacy and Capacity Building for Afghan O&M Personnel
- Dynamic Environments: Economic Development and Conflict Prevention
- It Starts With the Cadet: Military Education and the Next Generation of Leaders