NatCen International
Through rigorous research, training, advisory services and policy engagement, we work to empower societies to shape policy and practice globally.
We are a multidisciplinary team with expertise in a wide range of international development and social policy areas including peace, conflict and security, countering violent extremism and terrorism, migration, climate change, health, philanthropy, civic engagement, education, economic growth, gender, humanitarian policy and human rights. We have a successful track record in leading projects, large and small, and expertise in complex project and consortium management.
Our work is global, and we work in partnership with local governments, organizations, universities and research centres to ensure that our research is rooted in the lived social and economic realities of the countries we engage in.
Supported by an international advisory board, NatCen International draws on NatCen’s 50 years of social research expertise and global outlook to work on a range of social policy issues including: gender equality and social inclusion; counter terrorism, violence and human rights; global health; education; governance and economic growth; and global Britain.
For the years 2022-2024, our primary focus is on three cross-cutting thematic areas: global health equity, migration, and climate change.
Read more about our expertise and working with us in our brochure (pdf).
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Gender Equality and Social Inclusion
We examine the intersection between gender norms and political, social, and economic inequalities.
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Counter Terrorism, Violence and Human Rights
We explore how violence is experienced and perpetrated, and how it can be prevented in a sustainable and effective way.
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Global Health
We examine contextual opportunities and challenges for everyone to attain the highest level of health
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Governance, Sustainability and Economic Development
We examine how states, communities and the private sector can support ecological, human and economic development.
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Global Britain
We examine Britain’s role in a changing world including in policy areas such as armed conflict, migration, health crises, and climate change.
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Education
We examine opportunities and challenges to inclusive and equitable education globally.
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NatCen International Academy
NatCen International provides tailored and contextualised training courses on a wide range of research methods and social policy areas.
Catch up on our latest work, blogs and events
Wind Energy and Reimagining Global Britain: challenges and opportunities for the energy transition
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The gig economy: The precariat in a climate precarious world
On “Rebuilding Trust”: Davos and Embedding Social Cohesion in Global Action
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The health impacts of climate change on precarious outdoor workers in urban megacities in Vietnam
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Can Arab Philanthropy be a Game Changer in Climate Action in the Arab Region?
NatCen International awarded £1.3 million grant by the Wellcome Trust for a climate impact project in Vietnam
Towards An Inclusive Future: Syrian Refugee Teachers’ Roles In Shaping Education Policy In Lebanon
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European Social Survey
Held every two years, this survey maps long-term attitudes and behaviours in over 30 countries across Europe.
International Social Survey Programme
A study of social attitudes in 45 countries across the world.
Our team
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Sherine El Taraboulsi–McCarthy
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Diane Abdallah
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Anh Vu
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Felicity Kersting
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Katya Tarnovskaya
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Sherman Tai
Our network of experts
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Alina Rocha Menocal
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Dina Mansour-Ille
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Karen Hargrave
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Lilian Miles
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Reema Patel
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Sebastian Ille
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Suzanne Hammaad
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Veronique Barbelet
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