The Cavendish Institute

Actionable NonPatisan Research

Based on advanced research, we give actionable advice to high-level policy makers and to forward looking national governments in the Global South.
Shaping Policy Outcomes

Based on advanced research, we give actionable advice to high-level policy makers and to forward looking national governments in the Global South.
Leapfrogging the global south

Based on advanced research, we give actionable advice to high-level policy makers and to forward looking national governments in the Global South.

About Us

The Cavendish Institute is an independent, non-profit think tank. Based on advanced research, we give actionable advice to high-level policy makers and to forward looking national governments in the Global South. Supported by a vast network of distinguished scholars and thought leaders, we make strategic contributions to designs and tools that advance humanity and build a resilient and sustainable global economy.

Our Values

The Cavendish Institute adheres to a set of core values, beliefs, and principles that guide its choices actions in its quest of actualising its mission of informing and improving public policy:

EXCELLENCE

We produce cutting-edge research and information for policymakers. In terms of human capital, we seek to recruit and retain top talent across diverse disciplines.

INDEPENDENCE

We pride ourselves on rigorous research that is nonpartisan and objective. We report findings and recommendations that are based on unbiased empirical inquiry.

RELEVANCE

We provide information that is responsive to both immediate and long-term demands of policymaking. We engage broadly with civic, business, labor, non-profit, government, educational, and research groups.

TRANSPARENCY

We disclose our methods, resources, and processes and provide free access to our publications to all interested parties.

Mission

Our mission is to inform and improve public policy in the Global South through independent, objective, nonpartisan research.

Vision

Providing essential information and framing policy debates to shape a more sustainable future for the Global South

Our Strategy

From our understanding of the intersection between humans and the world, we articulate new strategic concepts for public policy and governance, in the widest dimensions of the terms, comprising not just the governmental but also the economic and the social: