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RIDF

Research and Inclusive Development Foundation

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Research for Inclusion.
Action for Change.

Advancing inclusive, sustainable and evidence-based development through research, knowledge and collaboration.

♀️ Gender
Equality
🏘 Urban & Rural
Development
👥 Informal Economy,
Livelihoods & Social Inclusion
♻️ Informal Waste
Ecosystems

Building knowledge. Strengthening communities.
Creating a just, resilient and sustainable future for all.

WHO WE ARE

Research and Inclusive Development Foundation (RIDF) is an independent, non-profit research and policy organisation committed to generating evidence that supports inclusive and sustainable development.

We work at the intersection of gender equality, livelihoods, informal economy, social inclusion, urban and rural development, environmental sustainability and climate resilience.

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OUR RESEARCH AREAS

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Gender Equality

Advancing gender justice and empowering women in all spheres.

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Urban & Rural Development

Creating inclusive, resilient and sustainable urban and rural communities.

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Informal Economy, Livelihoods & Social Inclusion

Strengthening informal livelihoods and social protection.

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Informal Waste Ecosystems

Promoting circular systems for a cleaner, resource-efficient future.

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CURRENT PROJECTS

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Research Studies

Evidence generation through rigorous research.

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Policy Research

Informing policies with data and field evidence.

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Capacity Building

Training and enabling communities and practitioners.

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Knowledge Products

Reports, briefs and tools for action and impact.

EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

RIDF team with students and faculty at Lady Irwin College
Dr Pooja Pandey presenting at Samagra '26 workshop
Students and faculty attending the RIDF workshop session
Student asking a question during the interactive session
Samagra '26 event poster — Sustainability in the Age of AI

Samagra ’26 — Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi

It was a wonderful experience for the RIDF team to visit Lady Irwin College during Samagra ’26. During the workshop session, Dr Pooja Pandey (PhD), our Co-founder and Director, discussed the inseparable role AI plays in our lives, how it contributes to the e-waste issue, and how our sustainable choices can positively impact this human-machine relationship in the long run.

We received great and thoughtful responses from the students and faculty present at the event. Our Founder & Director, Dr Jyoti Pandey (PhD), encouraged the students to pursue further research in the area. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the workshop coordinator, Dr Vandana Maurya, for the opportunity.

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