about us

BRAC Institute of Governance and Development (BIGD) is a social science research and post-graduate institute of BRAC University. Governance and development challenges are complex, interrelated, and often systemic. We believe rigorous research can inform policymakers and practitioners to find effective strategies and smart entry points for addressing these challenges. We also believe that solid research must be tied to sustained advocacy and capacity strengthening for increasing research uptake and improving policy and program outcomes. This is what we do and constantly strive to do better.

BIGD’s highly competent research team engages in cutting-edge research of a global standard, often in collaboration with other top researchers worldwide. Our masters’ programs equip next-generation development practitioners and policymakers with a strong theoretical foundation and the skills to solve real-world problems.

“Nurturing young researchers is our key strategy for promoting a long-term shift towards a culture of research-informed scrutiny of and support to policies and interventions.”

—Dr Imran Matin, Executive Director, BIGD

Given our development-focused, long teaching tradition and world-class research capacity, we are uniquely positioned to be the breeding ground for the next generation of Bangladeshi social science researchers. Our senior researchers continuously mentor and train our young researchers, i.e., research associates. It helps them grow and boost their confidence and capabilities in pursuing further studies to excel as social science researchers and meaningfully contribute to the society. Our young researchers also help us grow.

We are stepping up. We believe we can do more for the next generation of social science researchers.