Policy Research & Thought Leadership
Evaluates whether the organization contributes to public discourse and policy-making by producing and disseminating well-researched, ethically governed, and compliant reports or thought leadership that address community needs and strategic objectives. Rooted in the Islamic duty of Nasiha (sincere advice) to society and its leaders, this effort aims to advance Maslahah Mursalah (public interest). By offering evidence-based insights, the organization exercises Hikmah (wisdom) to guide equitable societal progress, ensuring that intellectual contributions actively foster collective well-being.
| Metric | Weighted Research Impact Score |
|---|---|
| Target | Set annually. Minimum threshold for Level 3 is 60/100. |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Method | Composite score (0-100): Outputs (20%), Quality/Integrity (30%), Reach (15%), Uptake (25%), Learning Loop (10%). |
| Unit | Score (0–100) |
Level 1: Initial/Ad-hoc
The organization's public contributions are limited to informal, ad-hoc opinions or comments on relevant issues, with no structured research or analysis.
Level 2: Developing
The organization occasionally produces informal commentary. Work lacks formal methods, verification checklists, or defined dissemination strategies.
Level 3: Established
The organization produces methodologically sound research (with Tabayyun verification). Outputs are accessible (WCAG), compliant with GDPR, and disseminated to a defined audience.
Level 4: Advanced
The organization is a credible voice. It uses external peer review, maps stakeholders, and evidences uptake (citations/submissions). PPERA/CC9 compliance is rigorously documented.
Level 5: Optimizing
The organization is a leading authority. It employs independent audits, uses Maqāṣid frameworks for analysis, and demonstrates systemic change. Research drives internal strategy and external policy.
Organisation Types
By Organisation Size
| Size | Applicability | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Micro | exempt | Disproportionate; micro charities do not typically engage in formal policy research or require PPERA protocols. |
| Small | exempt | Disproportionate; lack resources for formal research governance, ethics approvals, or annual publications. |
| Medium | optional | Only applies if the charity specifically engages in formal research, think-tank activities, or major policy advocacy. |
| Large | partial | CC9 and COI compliance expected if campaigning, but formal annual research publication and ethics boards depend on the specific charity mandate. |
| Major | full | Expected to demonstrate sector leadership, robust research governance, and strict CC9/PPERA compliance for any thought leadership activities. |
Applicable When
- The organization has a mission that can be informed and advanced by research and thought leadership.
- The organization has the capacity to conduct or commission research.
Not Applicable When
- The organization is solely focused on basic services without any advocacy or policy influence components.
- The organization lacks the resources or mandate to conduct research.
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