What We Do
Advance urban transformation through interdisciplinary ways of knowing and doing.
OVERVIEW
IIHS Programmes
IIHS is built on the foundational understanding that 21st-century research, practice and education need to transcend disciplinary silos and shift to a new knowledge paradigm that is interdisciplinary and inter-sectoral, involving cross-scale and inter-institutional analysis, and problem-solving to deliver transformational impact at scale.
“Our cross-cutting institutional design ensures continuous synergies between practice, research, capacity development, and learning.”
Practice
Developing and implementing solutions for transformative change
IIHS Practice works with governments, public agencies, international development agencies, and private firms across urban and rural India—to demonstrate possibilities for change and innovation at scale.
Research
Producing impactful and interdisciplinary urban knowledge
IIHS Research works on interdisciplinary urban knowledge for and in the Global South, focused on actionable knowledge and building grounded theory for national development, social impact, and urban transformation.
Capacity Development
Building the capacities of practitioners and institutions
IIHS Capacity Development builds the capacities of practitioners across government, public agencies, development organisations, the private sector, academia, and civil society to foster innovation and urban transformation at scale.
Digital Blended Learning
Developing high-quality, accessible digital learning materials
IIHS Digital Blended Learning develops scalable, accessible and high-quality digital learning content on interdisciplinary urban practice, science, and studies in an ‘anytime, anywhere’ format.
The IIHS team is known for its passion, innovative thinking and commitment to tackling urban challenges across various domains. This range of expertise and experience strengthens our ability to engage with complex urban challenges.