ISRF follows the ethical guidelines and code of conduct for responsible research evolved and practised by the UN and other multilateral organizations. These include:
Vision
To become a trusted partner in driving sustainable social impact through generating robust evidence and actionable insights
Mission
To deliver high-impact social research and advisory services that blend multidisciplinary expertise, advanced technology and tailored frameworks – driving actionable insights and measurable outcomes for clients
Ethical Guidelines and Code of Conduct
- Objectivity & Impartiality (Avoidance of conflict of interest & bias)
- Independence
- Accountability
- Integrity – both personal and professional
- Transparency of processes
- Confidentiality of data (as needed)
- Awareness and respect of rights and safety of individuals, communities, stakeholders
- Compliance with Intellectual Property and Authorship regulations
- Policy against plagiarism
- Supervision and oversight at every stage and phase to ensure compliance
- Training, orientation and capacity building as required to ensure compliance