About CRPIN
The Center for Research Policy and Implementation is dedicated to generating new evidence through implementation research to benefit disadvantaged and other priority communities.
Our History
CRPIN is a mission-driven research organization committed to transforming lives through rigorous, real-world research that shapes evidence-based policies and practices. Our goal is to improve lives by conducting high-quality research and translating findings into real-world settings.
We focus on critical health challenges, identifying gaps and promoting solutions backed by scientific research. Our approach ensures relevance, credibility, and long-term impact.
CRPIN actively supports Nepal's commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by implementing evidence-based interventions across various thematic areas that affect public well-being.
Our Mission, Vision, and Goals
Guiding principles that drive our work in healthcare policy and research
Mission
Our work drives informed decisions and meaningful actions, empowering individuals and communities while promoting a healthier planet. We strive to create lasting positive change that supports both human well-being and environmental sustainability.
Vision
We strive to create innovative, people-centered solutions through close collaboration with the communities we serve, ensuring our efforts lead to lasting, sustainable change and meaningful improvements in their health, well-being, and overall quality of life.
Goals
We are dedicated to producing and sharing knowledge that enhances health and well-being, empowering communities with evidence-based insights to make informed choices and foster sustainable improvements in their lives and surroundings.
Our Core Values
These principles guide our work and shape our organizational culture
Integrity and Transparency
We uphold the highest standards of honesty, ethics, and transparency in all our research, partnerships, and operations.
Community Engagement
We value the knowledge, experiences, and participation of the communities we work with. Our initiatives are community-centered, respectful, and empowering.
Equity and Inclusion
We support everyone's right to health and wellbeing, irrespective of age, gender, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status. We promote inclusive approaches that address the needs of marginalized and vulnerable populations.
Evidence-Driven Action
Our commitment is to ground every initiative in robust scientific evidence, ensuring that our work leads to meaningful and sustainable changes.
Collaboration and Partnership
We recognize that sustainable impact is achieved through strong collaboration. We actively build partnerships with government agencies, academic institutions, civil society, and international organizations.
Accountability and Sustainability
We are committed to maintaining transparency and accountability to our beneficiaries, partners, donors, and regulatory bodies. We focus on developing sustainable solutions and building capacities, ensuring long-term impact and responsible stewardship of resources beyond the life of specific projects.
Our Approach
At CRPIN, we take a holistic, interdisciplinary approach to health research, policy development, and implementation. We believe that effective healthcare solutions must be grounded in rigorous evidence, informed by diverse community and stakeholder perspectives, and designed for real-world application.
Our work follows a systematic process that includes:
- Identifying Critical Healthcare Challenges: Engaging with communities, healthcare providers, and stakeholders to identify pressing health issues and policy gaps.
- Conducting Rigorous Research: Applying mixed-methods research—both qualitative and quantitative—to generate robust, evidence-based insights into medical and health policy challenges.
- Developing Evidence-Based Policy Recommendations: Translating research findings into actionable healthcare policy recommendations tailored to the needs and realities of different populations and settings.
- Building Capacity for Implementation: Strengthening the ability of local institutions, healthcare workers, and policymakers to adopt and implement evidence-based health policies and programs.
- Monitoring and Evaluating Outcomes: Continuously assessing the effectiveness of health interventions and policy changes to ensure they deliver measurable, sustainable impact, and refining strategies based on evidence.
This integrated approach ensures that CRPIN's work not only contributes to academic knowledge but also generates practical, scalable solutions for improving health outcomes in both developed and resource-constrained settings.
Research
Conducting high-quality, evidence-based studies addressing critical healthcare and policy issues across different age groups and communities.
Analysis
Assessing health system dynamics, policy impacts, and emerging health needs to develop grounded, evidence-informed recommendations.
Implementation
Supporting the translation of research into practice by building capacity, providing technical assistance, and piloting innovative solutions.
Evaluation
Monitoring and evaluating the implementation of health policies and programs to assess effectiveness, promote accountability, and guide future interventions.
Our Impact
8+
Peer-reviewed Publications
Lives Impacted
Direct beneficiaries: 1,500
Indirect beneficiaries: 20,000
Global Partnerships
Existing collaboration with researchers from Nepal, Australia, and USA.
Our Team
Led by experts in healthcare policy, medical research, and international development
Diverse Expertise, Shared Mission
Our team brings together medical professionals, policy experts, researchers, and field workers from diverse backgrounds, all united by a commitment to improving healthcare access worldwide.
Meet our full teamOur Partners
We collaborate with leading healthcare organizations to maximize our impact
Join Our Mission
Whether you're a healthcare professional, researcher, policy expert, or simply passionate about improving global health, there are many ways to get involved with CRPIN.