Evidence-Driven Policy. Actionable Strategy. Sustainable Impact.

DSA Global partners with Central and State Governments, Urban Local Bodies, SPVs, and development agencies to deliver research-led policy and strategy advisory. We support governments in diagnosing challenges, designing reforms, and defining implementation pathways that are evidence-based, context-specific, and execution-ready.

Our work bridges the gap between policy intent and delivery, ensuring strategies are not only well-designed but also practically implementable.

Why Research & Strategy Advisory Matters

Public Sector Challenges We Address

• Policies developed without sufficient evidence or field insights
• Limited integration between policy design and implementation realities
• Fragmented sectoral planning and overlapping mandates
• Lack of clear roadmaps for reform execution
• Weak feedback loops between outcomes and policy redesign

Our Advisory Advantage

• Evidence-First Approach – Research underpins every recommendation
• India-Contextualised Insights – Global best practices adapted to local realities
• Strategy to Execution Continuum – Clear pathways from vision to action
• Multi-Stakeholder Engagement – Inclusive, consultative policy processes
• Outcome Orientation – Policies designed for measurable public value

Our Research, Policy & Strategy Advisory Services

Policy Research & Analysis

Evidence-Based Insights for Informed Policymaking

What We Do

DSA Global conducts rigorous policy research and analysis to support governments in understanding sectoral challenges, evaluating policy options, and making informed decisions.

Scope of Services

• Sectoral and thematic research studies
• Review of existing policies, schemes, and regulations
• Comparative analysis and benchmarking
• Gap analysis and diagnostic assessments
• Primary and secondary data analysis

Government Value

• Strong evidence base for policy decisions
• Reduced policy risk
• Improved alignment with development objectives

Feasibility & Diagnostic Studies

Assessing What Works Before Scaling

We undertake feasibility and diagnostic studies to assess the technical, financial, institutional, and operational viability of proposed initiatives and reforms.

• Technical and operational feasibility assessments
• Financial and economic viability analysis
• Institutional and governance diagnostics
• Risk assessment and mitigation planning
• Options analysis and scenario modelling

Outcomes

• Informed go/no-go decisions
• Reduced implementation failure
• Clear understanding of risks and dependencies

Strategy & Vision Document Development

Defining Long-Term Direction and Reform Pathways

DSA Global supports governments in developing sectoral strategies, vision documents, and long-term roadmaps aligned with policy priorities and development goals.

• Visioning and strategic planning workshops
• Sectoral strategy and roadmap preparation
• Alignment with national and state development plans
• Definition of goals, milestones, and KPIs

Government Impact

• Clear strategic direction
• Improved inter-departmental alignment
• Structured approach to long-term reforms

Concept Notes & White Papers

Shaping Reform Ideas and Policy Proposals

We prepare concept notes, white papers, and discussion documents to support policy formulation, reform proposals, and stakeholder consultations.

• Conceptualisation of reform ideas
• Problem definition and solution framing
• Drafting of discussion papers and white papers
• Support for stakeholder consultations and reviews

Stakeholder Consultations & Participatory Processes

Inclusive and Consultative Policy Development

DSA Global designs and facilitates structured stakeholder consultations to ensure policies and strategies reflect ground realities and stakeholder perspectives.

• Stakeholder mapping and engagement planning
• Workshops, consultations, and focus group discussions
• Synthesis of stakeholder inputs
• Consensus-building and validation support

Implementation Roadmaps & Reform Support

From Strategy to Action

We develop clear, phased implementation roadmaps to translate policy and strategy into actionable programmes and reforms.

• Phased implementation planning
• Institutional roles and responsibility mapping
• Resource and capacity requirement assessment
• Risk management and mitigation strategies
• Monitoring and review mechanisms

Outcomes

• Execution-ready reform plans
• Reduced transition and implementation risk
• Faster and more effective reform roll-out