Research at AKU-IED aims to extend the understanding of core educational issues and contribute to educational problem-solving in the developing world particularly in Pakistan. The Institute focuses on:
Generating and disseminating contextually relevant knowledge on critical issues ranging from the key problems of classroom teaching and school leadership to concerns related to educational policy
Providing a platform for comprehensive dialogue on pertinent educational issues in the developing world
Building the capacity of educational researchers through graduate and continuing professional education programmes