IREX partners with civil society, the private sector, and governments across six continents to implement measurable, high-impact initiatives. Our field-tested approach strengthens partners’ capacity, equipping them to sustain and expand their impact independently over time.

At the heart of our approach is a commitment to partner-led performance improvement. We recognize that capacity strengthening is most effective and sustainable when partners define and drive their own goals, processes, and outcomes—rather than having them imposed externally.

IREX's Guide to Partner-led Performance Improvement

Our Strengths 

Data for Decision-Making

We equip partners with data ecosystem assessment tools and data literacy skills to systematically enhance their impact.

• Data for Leaders: Practical Skills for Data-Informed Decision Making
• Data ecosystem Assessment Tools 

Economic Growth 

We help partners strengthen their effectiveness and increase revenue.

• Serbia Media Innovation Activity 

Education 

We Support higher education institution, schools and teachers to enhance learning outcomes 

•  Higher Education Institutional Capacity Assessment Tool (HEICAT)
• Pakistan Teaching Excellence and Achievement (PTEA) 

Leadership 

We identify and develop dynamic leaders who can navigate complexity and drive meaningful change.

• Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders (YALI)
• Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI)