Education & Skills Development is critical to shaping a future-ready tomorrow. Quality education creates a sense of purpose and empowers one with the right knowledge, values & attitude while investing in skill development creates more opportunities, enhances people’s capacity to work for a strong and sustained growth.

We believe in investing and contributing to the future. Our work in this space ensures that the investment is effective and equitable. Working closely with all our stakeholders over the years, we have contributed to education and skill development through our transformative and innovative approach which combines our technical capabilities with a holistic programme delivery.  

Our interventions are focused on increasing teacher preparedness and teaching quality, enhancing systemic resilience to respond to and recover from unprecedented events, ensuring inclusion and accessibility for children of all strata of society, augmenting capacities for digital classrooms and creating e-learning resources and enhancing youth entrepreneurship potential.

Thematic Focus

• Advisory Services
• Technical Assistance
• Implementation Support
• Capacity Building and Professional Development
• Evidence-based Research
• MIS and IT for Development

Quality and affordable health care is the foundation to leading a productive, fulfilling life, and enabling strong economies. However, in many developing countries, access to quality and affordable health care, balanced diet, safe water, and basic sanitation remains a challenge especially for the poor and disadvantaged.

We understand that investments in HNWASH, with a focus on the underserved, can transform lives. At the heart of our approach to delivering positive impact is building resilient health systems to provide sustainable, affordable, and quality healthcare to people.

We work with national and state governments, development partners, civil society organisations private sector and other key stakeholders through evidence-based approach to strengthen health systems, improve supply chain, implement digital health solutions, advocate social and behaviour change and address healthcare financing challenges.

Thematic Focus

• Reproductive, Maternal, New-born, Child and Adolescent Health
• Neglected Tropical Diseases (like Malaria, Kala Azar, etc)
• Communicable Diseases (HIV, TB, COVID) including areas of Antimicrobial Resistance, Epidemic Control and Disease Surveillance
• COVID-19 Management and Relief
• Non-Communicable Diseases (like Hypertension, Diabetes and Mental Health)
• Health Systems Strengthening Innovative Financing Solutions
• Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
• Innovations, Technology and AI based Solutions
• Nutrition

The ability & of governments to achieve their social and economic goals with limited resources depends upon the efficiency, transparency, and flexibility of public administration institutions.

We realise that mainstreaming gender is critical to achieving long-term development goals and improving people’s lives. We work in partnership with development agencies, governments, and civil societies to create solutions for achieving inclusive growth.

We have successfully designed and implemented multi-faceted development interventions that integrate gender equality and social inclusion as cross-cutting issues in all social and economic programming aspects. This includes public sector reforms, community empowerment, and social and economic resilience building to transform the lives of women and girls. With an experience in policy development, capacity building, adaptive management, community mobilisation, behavior change communication, deepening social safety nets, beneficiary feedback analysis, poverty assessment, and evidence-based monitoring, we create inclusive and sustainable solutions.

Thematic Focus

• Gender and Social Inclusion Analysis and Mainstreaming in Developmental Programmes, Policies and Practices
• Ending Systemic Discrimination
• Gender-based Violence 
• Social Protection and Safety Nets 
• Social and Economic Empowerment 
• Voice, Empowerment and Accountability 
• Social and Behaviour Change to tackle discriminatory social and gender norms

The world’s & urban population is increasing exponentially. With a growing number of informal settlements, inadequate and overburdened infrastructure, and services (such as waste collection and water and sanitation systems, roads, and transport), worsening air pollution and unplanned urban spaces, there is a need to build cities that are inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.

With an in-depth experience in this domain, we leverage on our people capabilities and technology to provide holistic solutions that navigate through complex urban challenges, improve quality of life and lead to smart growth. We advise governments in developing countries including South Asia, Southeast Asia and Africa to tackle urban sustainability challenges by developing and implementing strategies for a low-carbon, sustainable future. Our expertise is well paced with national & international best practices especially in the core areas of smart cities, climate resilient infrastructure, water management solutions, sustainable waste management, sanitation, green infrastructure interventions, innovative construction technologies, waste to energy, social and gender inclusion, safeguards and so on.

Thematic Focus

• Urban Planning and Re-Development
• Urban Resilience and Climate Change
• Infrastructure and Engineering
• Urban Transport and Mobility
• Smart Cities and Master Planning
• Water Management Solutions
• Waste Management and Sanitation
• Municipal Financial Reform
• Affordable Housing
• Community Based Planning
• Urban Reforms and Governance
• Coastal Zone Management and Shoreline Planning
• Local Economic Development

Tourism is one & of the fastest growing sectors and contributes to economies around the world. However, this very growth has put a huge pressure on resources thus causing negative ecological impact. Keeping this in mind, Sustainable Tourism recognises shift to sustainable practices critical to “making better places for people to live in and better places for people to visit”.

As one of the most important sectors, Tourism provides livelihood opportunities to millions, promotes local culture and products, works in the sustainable use and management of resources, and improves measures to make tourism an inclusive experience. The COVID-19 pandemic deeply impacted the sector with an adverse socio-economic spill-over across other sectors. We realise that an out-of-the-box approach is needed to rethink the Tourism sector and mainstream its contribution to advance the SDGs. With our deep experience, our team works with clients on a range of services including strategy, master plan design and development, heritage conservation, market connectivity, environmental management, and institutional strengthening among others in a sustainable manner.

Thematic Focus

• Tourism and Heritage – civil works, restoration, and archaeological conservation
• Tourism Master Plans – zonal plan, conceptual plans, and site layout
• Project Conceptualization, feasibility assessment and structuring
• Tourism Cataloguing and Performance Benchmarking
• Market Assessment and Targeting
• Inclusive and Community-Based Tourism
• Carrying Capacity-Based Tourism Management
• Branding and Promotion of Tourist Destinations

Robust policies & and programmes are data-backed and driven by strong and demonstrable evidence. Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy Analysis and Learning (MEPAL) is an established practice at IPE Global that offers cross-cutting services across various thematic areas such as health, nutrition and WASH; education and skills; agriculture, livelihoods and market systems, food systems, climate change, gender and social inclusion and urban and rural development, among others.

We work closely with our partners to design and implement flexible, participatory and inclusive approaches and provide solutions to inform and improve the future delivery, design, programming and policies. With gender and inclusion being a key component of our work, IPE Global ensures that our frameworks and tools are rooted in international best evaluative practices. We have an established track record in conducting complex and large-scale monitoring and evaluation assignments and are at the forefront of thinking in MEPAL for adaptation programme management and learning.

Through our work, we help our partners improve performance, and accountability and demonstrate the value of investments so that Value for Money (VfM) can be optimised. We have delivered more than 150 MEPAL assignments globally and have worked extensively with governments (national, sub-national and local), multilateral and bilateral aid organisations, philanthropies, corporate foundations, international/domestic non-governmental organisations (I/NGOs) and international research institutes. We also hold exclusive global and national Long-Term/Empanelment Agreements with prestigious organisations such as the Niti Aayog, Government of India, FCDO, UNICEF, UNDP and UNCDF, to name a few.

Thematic Focus

• Design and Implementation of Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Systems and Frameworks
• Design and Implementation of Robust Impact and Performance Evaluations
• Multi-year Project Analysis and Longitudinal Studies
• Developing Quantitative and Qualitative Indicators for Measuring Change
• Evaluation of Programme, Project, and Policy Impact
• Providing Evidence to Inform Learning
• Theory of Change & Logical Frameworks

Challenge Funds, & Grant Funds and Managed Funds are used increasingly by international development agencies and other partners to support poverty reduction initiatives undertaken by civil society organisations and businesses.

We provide a comprehensive range of Grant and Challenge Fund management services which supports both social & business-oriented enterprise challenge funds. This includes fund design, calls for proposals, appraisal and selection of candidates, performance and risk management, financial management, procurement, capacity strengthening, monitoring and evaluation and learning. Having worked on funding schemes financed by a range of agencies across sectors including governance, poverty reduction, health, and private sector development, we recognise the importance of carefully tailoring the design of Challenge Funds to meet donors’ development objectives and the significance of designing calls for proposals to manage the volume and quality of applications.

We believe in establishing open and supportive relationships with the recipients of funding and creating a productive balance between compliance, risk management and constructive support for successful project delivery. Our clients include donors and development agencies such as FCDO, USAID, IFAD, Sida, DANIDA, DFAT and AGRA as well as foundations such as MasterCard and Standard Chartered.

Thematic Focus

• Fund Design
• Appraisal & Selection
• Performance & Risk Management
• Capacity Strengthening
• Gender Mainstreaming & Analysis
• Financial Management
• Procurement
• Pathways to Impact at Scale
• Monitoring & Results Measurement
• Portfolio Programmes
• Evaluation & Learning
• Meta-Evaluation

A robust public & financial management system is the cornerstone for any government, particularly in developing and transitional economies. Today, public financial institutions are under immense pressure to modernise and increase transparency to provide better outcomes for citizens. Transparent and equitable public finances provide a platform for governments to deliver a strong enabling environment for business and effective public services. Our specialised team of professionals work in all aspects of the PFM cycle to enhance public financial management efficiency right from planning to resource allocation and spending. We ensure adequacy, appropriateness, economy, efficiency, effectiveness and equity in our progress.

We work with governments (national, state, provincial and counties), bilateral & multilateral organisations and international & non-governmental organisations (INGOs) for developing efficient systems and ensuring accountability in the management of limited public resources. We provide technical assistance on medium term expenditure reviews, budgeting, financial monitoring, feasibility studies and maintenance of financial records, thus working to strengthen public finances.

Thematic Focus

• Economic Planning
• Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF), Budget and Expenditure Tracking/ Review Studies and Tools
• Performance and Results Based Budgeting
• Public Procurement Reforms
• Revenue Mobilisation
• Fiscal Decentralisation
• Internal and External Audits
• Designing and Implementing Innovative Financing Mechanisms

Unleashing the Power of Capital for GOOD

Impact Financing is an approach to target investments in projects or enterprises that have the ability to make a positive contribution across a range of developmental, social, and environmental issues. We, at IPE Global, structure and implement projects using innovative financing products utilising public, private and philanthropic capital which is targeted towards innovative business models with a focus on serving the socio-economically vulnerable communities.  

Our Impact Financing team have superior experience in structuring and implementing first of its kind, innovative and blended finance products that promote participation from private investors and financial institutions whilst leveraging catalytical capital from public and philanthropic institutions. The capital is efficiently utilised to solve for some of the most pressing development challenges for development and create high on ground social impact till the last mile.

Thematic Focus

• Health Care
• Climate Finance
• Agri - Tech
• Education & Livelihood
• Gender Inclusion

Climate Action for Sustainable Planet

Geopolitical boundaries are being breached by climate change around the planet. Climate change has an impact on the social and environmental factors that determine health, such as clean air, safe drinking water, enough food, and secure housing. In addition to shifting weather patterns, it is negatively affecting our ability to ensure global food and water security, eradicate poverty, and achieve sustainable development.

We recognise the need to accelerate climate action for a sustainable future. We regularly work with clients to design and implement solutions that help companies turn environmental risks into competitive advantages. We assist policymakers, governments, private corporations, and other institutions in improving their operations by identifying and utilising climate innovation, assessing climate risks, raising public awareness of the issue, and integrating climate adaptation into daily activities.

Our Climate Change & Sustainability Team prioritises climate actions through evidence-based research and analysis, including but not limited to biodiversity, forest governance, climate innovation, energy efficiency, and water management. This enables us to help our stakeholders embed climate proofing and sustainability into their growth and development plans.

Thematic Focus

• Climate Risks, Adaption and Resilience Planning
• Climate Resilient Infrastructure Designs
• Decarbonising Economy through Renewable Energy
• Mainstreaming Climate in Policy, Plans and Programmes
• Climate Mitigation - Reduction of GHG Emissions (Forest Monitoring Systems)
• Forest Governance & Land Tenure Rights
• Disaster Risk Reduction and Promotion of Nature-Based Solutions
• Gender Mainstreaming in ECC Policies and Programmes
• Adapting Cities for Climate Reslience
• Mainstreaming Climate Action for Sustainable Tourism

The emergence of startup wave in India is a relatively a new phenomenon. It is admirable to note that today India is amongst the top five countries in the world in terms of startups with over 72000 start-ups. More than 4,500 startups have been recognised in sectors relating to emerging technologies such as Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, artificial intelligence, analytics etc. India is undergoing a fundamental shift with entrepreneurship and innovation is being primary catalyst in job creation and solving everyday problems. India has a unique set of problems due to multicultural and multilingual regions that need innovations to find solutions to health, education, infrastructure, sanitation and for population at the ‘bottom-of-the-pyramid’ space. Each problem provides a unique opportunity for startups to create a business around it.

Given this, the tech enterprises face myriad challenges that hinders their growth path. Limited access to appropriate catalytic capital, lack of market intelligence, poor revenue generating business models, lack of enabling infrastructure, lack of market access, complicated compliances and regulations, lack of proper guidance and mentorship are some of the key issues faced by the enterprises.

We recognise the need to create an enabling environment to support the enterprises in addressing the challenges and make progress towards sustainable scale up for impact. Our team proactively engages with these technology enterprises to ‘prove’ efficacy of solutions, ‘accelerate’ growth path and ‘demonstrate’ scalable impact on the ground.

Through our agile, customer centric, innovative approaches, our team brings a unique opportunity for early-stage healthcare entrepreneurs to test solutions, discover right price point of offerings, get capital, mentoring, and access to a global network of operators, investors, & corporations to fast-track scalable healthcare solutions using technology and entrepreneurial innovation.

Our experts well understand the subject, including challenges faced by tech solutions, technical requirements, compliances and protocols, identifying price discovery, business models, market for solutions etc. to help enterprises embed scalability, sustainability into their growth agenda.

Our Service Offerings

• Technical Validation: Support solutions in scientifically proving the product/solutions
• Commercial Validation: Support solutions in discovering right price point for the product offerings
• Accelerator: Support solutions fast track on scaling up product/solutions
• Business Intelligence : Support solutions in understanding the market needs, target audiences