IDRT
A diverse group of people collaborating on a development project in Sri Lanka.

Driving Sustainable Development Through Insight, Innovation & Impact

Institute for Development Research and Training (IDRT) delivers rigorous research, advanced analytics, and transformative development solutions that empower clients to design effective, inclusive, and sustainable programs across world wide.

We Work Across Sri Lanka’s Most Critical Development Priorities

Evidence-based research and evaluations

Gender, disability, and social inclusion analysis

Livelihoods, aquaculture, agriculture, and market systems

Youth, education, child protection, and wellbeing

Digital data systems and real-time dashboards

GIS mapping, drone-based assessments, and spatial analytics

Training, facilitation, and capacity building

Our Strength at a Glance

50+

Development projects completed

Multi-disciplinary

Team of research, GEDSI, GIS & policy experts

Trusted by

ADB, UN agencies, INGOs, government & private sector

Advanced

Integration of technology, field insights & research

Featured Work

Aging With Dignity – Endline Evaluation
Aging With Dignity – Endline Evaluation
EMPOWER Project – Baseline Assessment
EMPOWER Project – Baseline Assessment
Mahaweli Water Security Investment Program – Feasibility Study
Mahaweli Water Security Investment Program – Feasibility Study
URBANO Project – Baseline Survey
URBANO Project – Baseline Survey
Re-Enforce Social Cohesion (ReSoCo) – End Program Evaluation
Re-Enforce Social Cohesion (ReSoCo) – End Program Evaluation
Mother and Child Friendly Certification – Endline Evaluation
Mother and Child Friendly Certification – Endline Evaluation
Capacity and Resilience Building of Women-Led Businesses
Capacity and Resilience Building of Women-Led Businesses
Strengthening Youth and Adult Education in Sri Lanka – Thematic Study
Strengthening Youth and Adult Education in Sri Lanka – Thematic Study