Where research and policy join hands to drive social progress.
We believe policy should be shaped by rigorous, data-driven research that puts people first.
Our model is rooted in research-practice partnerships, working with partners around the globe to understand the challenges their communities face. We use data-driven research to co-develop workable solutions, to rigorously test them in programs and policies, and iterate as necessary.
Research Partnerships
We conduct collaborative, on-the-ground research across five continents.
Featured Projects
Our research supports real-world policy initiatives that address inequities and shed light on challenges faced by marginalized people.
Policy Partners
Our partners are governments at all levels, civil society groups, nonprofits, and anyone working to improve the lives of marginalized people.
Latest News
Visit our news page to see the latest Forward Society (FOS) Lab announcements and updates.
InequaliTalks podcast by Clémentine Van Effenterre: Gender Inequality in Peruvian Trade, with Pamela Medina Quispe
In this episode, Pamela Medina Quispe explores how Chinese import competition in Peru negatively impacts women's participation in the labour market. She points to the exposure to competition in the manufacturing industry as a force pushing women into the unstable, informal sector.
At A Loss With Biodiversity Loss?
Where does one even begin to tackle biodiversity loss? The problem of climate change is instructive in this regard. It too poses an existential threat but, although we have a long way to go, addressing climate change is on our radars in a way that biodiversity loss is not.
From Overwhelm to Opportunity: Gustavo J. Bobonis Champions Data-Driven Policy
Together with the Puerto Rico Department of Education (PRDE), FOS Co-Director Bobonis and his team are working to address the unique concerns of Puerto Rico’s students and educators by promoting a culture of data-driven experimentation, identifying what works locally, and setting the stage for evidence-based policymaking.
Events
We host seminars, workshops, and conferences.
Forging a Path: Causal Inference and Data Science for Improved Policy
This workshop seeks to establish research collaboration between data scientists, experts in the causal inference literature, and applied researchers who better understand the empirical contexts, objectives, and challenges faced by policymakers.
International Educational Research Symposium
Dozens of researchers and policymakers gathered at Universidad del Sagrado Corazón in San Juan, Puerto Rico for a research symposium jointly organised by FOS and the Puerto Rico Department of Education (PRDE).