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Research

From Insights to Impact: Bridging Tradition and Innovation

Research is at the heart of SSA’s approach to building inclusive, resilient, and future-ready enterprises. By combining field insights with academic rigor, SSA generates evidence to shape programs, markets, and policies, bridging the gap between traditional knowledge and contemporary challenges.

Core Research Objectives

Generate Evidence for Decision-Making

Provide data, insights, and case studies that guide enterprise development, program design, and policy engagement.

Document Traditional Knowledge & Cultural Heritage

Capture and preserve artisanal skills, craft traditions, and indigenous practices as resources for future generations.

Assess Market & Sector Trends

Conduct studies on consumer behavior, global market opportunities, and sectoral shifts to help enterprises stay competitive.

Explore Climate & Sustainability Pathways

Research the impact of climate change on livelihoods and identify eco-friendly, circular economy solutions.

Strengthen Gender & Inclusion Narratives

Produce evidence on women’s economic empowerment, leadership, and inclusion within craft-based and rural enterprises.

Enable Knowledge Sharing & Policy Influence

Publish research, convene dialogues, and collaborate with networks to amplify grassroots voices at regional, national, and global levels.

Market Connection

SSA’s intervention helped us understand the importance of quality work and connected us to bigger markets. As a result, we can now avoid middlemen, and artisans in my community get regular work.

Rowsnara Begum
Kantha Artisan, Nanoor, Birbhum

SSA's Research Approach

Grounded in the lived realities of artisans, producer groups, and small enterprises.

Conducted with academic institutions, think-tanks, and networks for wider perspectives and credibility.

Research outputs are designed to inform practice, strengthen enterprises, and support advocacy.

Covering crafts, livelihoods, gender, climate resilience, sustainability, and digital transformation.

Examples of SSA Research Projects

  • Cluster Studies
    Cluster Studies to identify livelihood opportunities and challenges across regions.
  • Joint Studies
    Joint studies on design, technology, and sustainability, partnered with institutions like NIFT, IITs, UNESCO, and Fair Trade networks.
  • Knowledge pieces
    Published knowledge pieces that inform program strategies, donor priorities, and policy discussions.
  • Evidence-based models
    Creation of evidence-based models for climate-resilient enterprises and inclusive craft economies.

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