We apply a diverse breadth of technical and social science skills to assist industry, government and the community create change towards sustainable futures through applied research and consultancy.
The Institute for Sustainable Futures is recognised for its research leadership in aid effectiveness and international development to address the global challenges of sustainable and equitable development and the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.
Through research, innovation and partnership we work with government, donors, non-governmental organisations and the private sector to address the complex challenges of international development and aid effectiveness.
Our services include:
- research and analysis
- process design and facilitation
- policy and technical advice
- independent evaluation
- innovation in monitoring and evaluation approaches
- training and organisational development.
We contribute to development practice, policy and theory across three areas: development effectiveness; water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH); and climate change adaptation.
Research news and projects
Emissions Measurement to Improve Sanitation in Indonesia
The Emissions Measurement to Improve Sanitation in Indonesia (EMISI) project was an initiative of the Ministry of Public Works, supported by the Australian...
ISF helps the Australian Volunteer Program to learn about its work
Volunteering contribution to development outcomes: With two research projects, ISF maps the alignment of the Australian Volunteer Program with the priorities...
ISF launches The Ripple Effect: A podcast celebrating partnership in International Development
Get ready to dive into the dynamic world of international development with The Ripple Effect, a new podcast bringing together global development partners to...
Gender-transformative practice (GTP) at the GEDSI-climate nexus
Working in partnership with SNV and WWF, this action research is embedded within three existing programs across Cambodia, Nepal and the Solomon Islands, and...
Entrepreneurs help equality by improving access to WASH
Imagine living without easy access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene: this is the reality for billions of people around the world. In the Asia-Pacific...
Think pieces
The ISF international development research team reflects on international development policy and programming.
Our team
Keren Winterford
Program Lead - International Development
DVC (Research)
Melita Grant
Associate Director Research
DVC (Research)
Juliet Willetts
Professor
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Naomi Carrard
Research Director
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Tim Foster
Research Director
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Anna Gero
Research Director
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Jeremy Kohlitz
Research Director
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Tamara Megaw
Research Principal
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Diana Gonzalez
Senior Research Consultant
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Avni Kumar
Senior Research Consultant
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Jess MacArthur
Adjunct Fellow
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Federico Davila Cisneros
Research Director
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Monique Retamal
Research Director
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Jessie Meaney-Davis
Senior Research Consultant
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Pierre Mukheibir
Professor Of Water Futures
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Tazrina Chowdhury
Senior Research Consultant
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David Rodgers
Senior Research Consultant
DVC (Research)
Alejandro Medina Valenzuela
Research Assistant, Data Science Researcher
DVC (Research)
Leanne Casey
Research Consultant
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Georgina Robinson
Research Assistant
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Nabeela Nasim
Research Consultant
DVC (Research)
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