What we do?
We work to facilitate effective change with education stakeholders in low- and middle-income countries. Equity and evidence are at the heart of our approach. We use ‘open’ (content, access, software, standards) to achieve scalability and sustainability, and we use agile and adaptive management, driven by a Theory of Change. Drawing on technology where it offers the best value proposition, we specialize in the following areas.
Rigorous education research
Efficient education programme implementation
Efficient education strategy and management
Technology in education
Rigorous Education Research
Open Development and Education was founded upon the key principle that change and innovation in the education sector should be founded on evidence. Particularly in the fast-changing, trend-driven EdTech sector, we work to produce reliable, actionable bases of evidence that inform effective strategy and programming.
Efficient Education Programe Implementation
Open Development and Education seek to bridge the gap between producing evidence and putting that evidence into practice in the education sector at all levels, from pre-primary and early childhood education to tertiary, professional, and vocational education.
Efficient Education Strategy and Management
We work with educational institutions, governments, donors, aid agencies, and other stakeholders to develop effective education implementation strategies and policies, with a particular focus on educational technologies and teacher professional development.
Technology in Education
When used effectively, technology can have significant positive impacts on learners, teachers, and those managing education at local, regional, and national levels. However, we recognize that technology is not a panacea for all 21st-century education. We believe that, whether low- or hi-tech, EdTech should be used when it presents the best-value solution.
Our recent programmes
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EdTech Hub
The EdTech Hub is a consortium-led programme, which aims to increase the use of evidence to inform decision-making. Open Development and Education is a core-consortium member of the EdTech Hub.
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ILCE
The ILCE study focuses on investigating whether modification of the built environment (temperature, light intensity, and acoustics) can positively impact the classroom experience to improve learning.
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EdTech Fellowship
Build the capacity of the research team at the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (MoPSE) to conduct data analysis...
Our reach
The map below shows places where we have/had projects or collaborations or staff.