Updates
Research lives in the world.
DIA’s Updates page is where we share what we are thinking, what we are doing, and what is happening in the fields we work in — from reflections on our research to announcements about our work and presence at events across the country. We believe that the conversation around evidence-based policy is as important as the policy and research itself — and this is where we bring together all three.
The Forgotten Frontline of Climate Change: India’s Rural Markets
Imagine stepping out for your weekly grocery run. You have a list on your phone, a tight schedule, and your biggest worry is Forgetting the bags into the car before it starts raining. For most urban consumers, weather is an inconvenience. But for millions in rural India, a sudden downpour or an extreme heatwave can […]
DIA Staff Summit 2026
From DAI to DIA | Celebrating 6 Years and a New Name
When we began our journey 6 years ago, we were driven by a simple conviction: that good research — ethical, rigorous and empathetic research — has the power to change the decisions that affect the lives of the billions of people living in developing nations who will be the engines driving our future. Over these […]