Our core values underpin and guide all that we do. We are people-centred, committed, and deliver professional excellence across our three pillars of work: education, research, and advisory.
People-centred
At IHS, we prioritise human well-being, inclusive participation, social equity, and empowerment. Our people-centred approach informs how we work together as colleagues, and how we engage as a partner and educator. We draw on our staff’s competence and transdisciplinary expertise to catalyse sustainable, equitable urban development outcomes for people and communities globally.
Committed
We are dedicated to our mission of inspiring and empowering urban professionals and residents to confront complex urban development challenges. We collaborate with diverse stakeholders to achieve impactful, inclusive, and resilient outcomes at the individual, organisational, and systemic levels. Our efforts remain relevant and effective by focusing on education, research, and advisory programmes that benefit people across urban geographies, both in our traditional focus areas of LMICs and also in deprived communities elsewhere.
Professional excellence
At IHS, we uphold the highest standards of quality, integrity, and transparency in all our work, striving to deliver professional excellence across the three pillars. Our expertise is rooted in competence and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement, so we can capably respond to complex urban development challenges with cutting-edge, transdisciplinary approaches.
