International Development

We enhance the capacity of developing countries to improve their citizens’ quality of life through education and social development.

In collaboration with local partners, we help ensure equitable access to all levels of education for children around the world.
We improve the quality and relevance of education in developing countries.
Our work empowers individuals, communities, and institutions as agents of social and behavioral change.

Vice President and Director of International Development

Brochure: RISE: Success Stories in Pakistan

This series of brochures describe success stories from the RISE project in Pakistan. Read More >
Report: RISE Final Program Report - July 2006 to August 2010

This final report describes the work of RISE, a consortium comprised of the American Institutes for Research and its partners, the International Rescue Committee, Sungi Development Foundation, and the National Rural Support Foundation, to support USAID’s reconstruction efforts in the earthquake-affected areas of Pakistan. Read More >
Brochure: RISE in Pakistan: Key Achievements, Best Practices, and Lessons Learned

This document describes the key achievements, best practices, and lessons learned from the RISE project. Read More >
Report: School Management Committees/Parent-Teacher Councils

This study of school management committees' (SMCs') and parent-teacher councils' (PTCs') development and their contributions describes successful interventions in community participation in school management in Pakistan. Read More >