Evidence-based decision-making and inclusive governance

Research, Policy & Advisory

Kadamba Foundation supports evidence-based decision-making by conducting applied research and impact studies, providing policy advisory and technical support to public institutions, and supporting inclusive and accountable governance frameworks.

About this area

Background

Kadamba’s work integrates field-level implementation, applied research and policy advisory, enabling evidence-based solutions that strengthen communities and institutions for long-term resilience.

Its field programmes have long been built on research partnerships — reviving lac cultivation with ICAR-IINRG, Ranchi; developing teff with CSIR–CFTRI; introducing palmarosa under CSIR–CIMAP’s Aroma Mission; and working with CPCRI to rejuvenate vanilla.

Kadamba also introduced a US-patented microbial consortia methodology for soil-health management, and designed the E-Grama concept for rural e-services in 2011.

What we focus on

Applied research, impact assessments and policy advisory
Technical support to public institutions and governance frameworks
Research-driven health interventions and advisory support to public health systems
Conservation, agroforestry and sustainable land & water management

Our approach

How we work in this area

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Applied research

Field trials of new crops and practices with national research institutes.
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Impact studies

Data-driven planning and evaluation of programmes.
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Policy advisory

Technical support to public institutions and governance frameworks.
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Partnerships

Government, academia, industry and civil society working together.