Our vision is for just economies and societies that balance the needs of people and the planet, built through shared understanding and collective action.
Strategy 2026 – 35
Our mission
Through world-leading research, teaching and evidence-based policy engagement, we will forge partnerships with like-minded allies to sustain the planet, support shared prosperity, safeguard human rights and democracy, protect the most vulnerable, and train a new generation of leaders.
The impacts we seek
Impact One: Transforming knowledge to improve lives
Impact Two: Mobilising new leadership for economic equality, social justice and environmental sustainability
Impact Three: Shaping policies and practices through research, learning, and engagement with decision-makers
Our Strategic Commitments
- We will co-create robust evidence that leads to societal change
- We will nurture the next generation of leaders who share our values through our teaching and learning
- We will build and deepen partnerships and networks, grounded in common purpose and underpinned by equitable practices
- We will provide sanctuary and solidarity for partners and allies who are working in restricted environments
- We will prioritise adaptability, both in terms of our research as well as how we operate as a sustainable institution
Read our 2026 – 35 strategy Knowledge and solidarity for a just world, to find out how our work is contributing to a better future.
Watch our Director Anuradha Joshi introduce the strategy.