International Building and using evidence to increase equity and opportunity across the globe. Improving lives around the world AIR experts work around the globe to improve the quality and relevance of social, economic, and education programs in developing countries to empower individuals, communities, and institutions, and to ensure equitable access for all. Our international work covers AIR’s broad practice areas—education, health, human services, and workforce development—across the lifespan. AIR conducts and applies rigorous research and evaluation to provide governments and international aid agencies with the tools, expertise and information they need to measure the effectiveness of programs, initiatives, and institutions. Through our technical assistance work, we help leaders, policymakers, and organizations build, pilot, and implement field-based activities in developing countries. Contact David Seidenfeld Senior Vice President, International Development Division Jonathan A. Simonetta Vice President, International Development All International Topics Agriculture, Food Security, and Nutrition Gender Equality International Comparisons in Education International Early Childhood and Child Development International Education International Health and Social Protection International Reading and Literacy International Standards and Assessment International Workforce and Labor Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning, and Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting Refugees and Migrant Issues Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene All Related Work Practical Guide to Youth Risk and Need Assessments in Latin America and the Caribbean 15 Oct 2021 Risk Need Assessments are standardized tools to help determine the likelihood of recidivism, or the odds of getting into trouble again. This guide is designed for people who work with criminal justice or juvenile justice involved youth, including police, judges, correctional personnel, treatment providers, and those working in tertiary prevention ... Opportunity remains segregated in America. Evidence can be the bridge to a more equitable world. 22 Sep 2021 Efforts to address inequities can be siloed and aren’t always based on evidence. The AIR Equity Initiative is taking a different approach, working across systems, partnering with local organizations, and relying on the generation and use of evidence. Meet the Expert: Mehari Belachew 08 Sep 2021 In his 25+ years running medium- and large-scale surveys in Africa, Mehari Belachew has learned to expect the unexpected. In this Meet the Expert profile, learn about the obstacles that can derail survey design and data collection in this region of the world—and how preparation and flexibility can overcome them. ... Presentations from AIR Experts at the Comparative and International Education Society 65th Annual Conference 25 Aug 2021 Experts from AIR and its affiliate, IMPAQ, alongside with other industry professionals, presented their work at the annual conference of the Comparative and International Education Society. AIR and IMPAQ experts presented on a wide range of topics that resonate worldwide, including teacher preparation pathways, food security, experiences of refugee students, multilingual ... Methods in a Minute Video Series 18 Aug 2021 Our Methods in a Minute video series explores some of the key methods our researchers and technical assistance experts use, pulling back the curtain to help you understand why we do what we do. Each video is under two minutes, and you’ll learn what the method is designed to do, ... Community Violence Interventions 13 Jul 2021 Community violence—violence between people who are unrelated, usually outside the home—is a widespread problem that impacts all of us, but particularly people who are disproportionately impacted by poverty, racism, and a lack of educational and economic opportunities. AIR partners with diverse sectors at the national, state, and local levels to ... Impact Evaluation of the Nigeria for Women Project AIR is conducting an impact evaluation of the Nigeria for Women Project, which aims to improve women’s livelihood opportunities and facilitate their access to economic markets using a model of women’s affinity groups. Developing a Typology and Conceptual Framework on Self-Help Groups in South Asia Impact evaluations and systematic reviews show mixed but promising evidence that self-help groups (SHGs) have positive effects on economic outcomes, such as financial inclusion, asset ownership, income, and consumption. This project will develop a typology and conceptual framework on SHGs in South Asia. ... Gang Disengagement Studies in Guatemala and Honduras Gang activity remains a complex issue in Guatemalan and Honduran societies. Our Guatemala and Honduras Gang Disengagement Studies explored questions such as: Can gang members leave gangs, quit criminal activities, and rehabilitate? If so, what are the conditions and factors that influence their decisions and allow them to leave their ... National Assessment of Secondary Students (NASS) Developing and implementing a national educational assessment system for monitoring and supporting quality of education is a key investment for ensuring that quality goals of education in Bangladesh will be reached as planned. AIR provides technical assistance to the Ministry of Education in Bangladesh in developing, analyzing, and reporting national ... 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