Research

We conduct Research on Social, Economic & Political Dimensions of Human Development. During the last 50 years, we have carried out over 1500 research studies. Some of our recent studies are: 

Consultancy

Consultancy work – Apart from Research studies, the Institute also undertakes consultancy assignments on development issues. Some of the recent Consultancy work are :

Education & Training

Marga Institute, utilising its unique experience over five decades in the field of Development Studies, is pleased to offer courses through its Education and Training Programme.

Communication and Advocacy

Marga Institute’s Communication Team has worked on the following projects during the last three years

Policy Dialogues

We organise, Seminars, Think Tank Discussions on various Development Issues. Some of the recent Seminars and Policy Dialogues are:

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Critical Research Toolkit for Practitioners

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Critical Research Guidebook for Practitioners

WHAT’S NEW AT MARGA INSTITUTE?

Working with Civil Society Organizations to conduct critical research

Working with Civil Society Organizations to Conduct Critical Research

We are thrilled to announce our new partnerships! We have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with 14 CSOs… read more >>

National CSO Forum and Soft Launch of Guidebook and Tool Kit to Conduct Critical Research

National CSO Forum and Soft Launch of Guidebook and Tool Kit to Conduct Critical Research

The Marga Institute held its National CSO Forum at the Taj Samudra Colombo on 26 February… read more >>

Establishing CSO Forums to Discuss and Resolve Community Issues

Establishing CSO Forums to Discuss and Resolve Community Issues

Our CSO partners established CSO Forums at the local government level to bring together all stakeholders… read more >>

Assignment from ILO - Analysis of Nexus between Ageing Workforce and Labour Migration

Assignment from ILO - Analysis of Nexus between Ageing Workforce and Labour Migration

The International Labour Organisation Sri Lanka has tasked the Marga Institute with the responsibility of…. read more >>

End of Project Evaluation of Youth Participation and Engagement for a Healthier, Equitable, Safer, and United Sri Lanka- Assignment from World Health Organisation Sri Lanka

End of Project Evaluation of Youth Participation and Engagement for a Healthier, Equitable, Safer, and United Sri Lanka- Assignment from World Health Organisation Sri Lanka

WHO Sri Lanka assigned the Marga Institute to evaluate a project jointly implemented by the WHO, UNDP, and UNV…. read more >>

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Implementing an Advocacy and Communication Campaign in 2022 for Climate Promise

Marga Institute was assigned the task of Implementing an Advocacy and Communication Campaign in 2022read more >>

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Building social cohesion through Development Dialogues

Marga Institute will be conducting Development Dialogues in three districts (Kalutara, Mannar, and Trincomalee) with grant support… read more >>

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SDG Mainstreamed Mid Term Development Plans for selected Municipal Councils and Urban Councils in North, North Central, Eastern and Uva Provinces.

The SDG Mainstreamed Mid-Term Development plan work was a 10-month path-breaking… read more >>

Focus Group Discussions for the New Youth Policy

Designing and Conducting Focus Group Discussions for the New Youth Policy

The Institute is conducting Focus Group Discussions in all 25 Districts of Sri Lanka to understand youth aspirations… read more >>

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Resource Collection of Media Reform Lanka

The Marga Institute is now hosting the resource collection of Media Reform Lankaread more >>

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Mapping of Data Collection, Analysis and Dissemination Capacity of Key Justice Sector Institutions in Sri Lanka

UNDP assigned the Institute the task of reviewing data collection, analysis, and dissemination methods in place… read more >>

OUR RECENT CLIENTS

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national languages equality advancement project
ministry of skills development and vocational training
agriculture modernization project
transparency international
the world bank
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the asia foundation
kingdom of the netherlands
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The Marga Institute was set up in 1972 as independent non-profit development research & training center with an activist arm that engages with civil society organizations in public debate and discourse.

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CONTACT INFORMATIONS

MARGA INSTITUTE
# 941/1, Jayanthi Mawatha, Kotte Road,
Ethul Kotte, SriLanka.

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