The ISC carries out its work by:
Working with experts and stakeholders to help identify priorities and gaps in knowledge, tools and resources.
Identifying and convening stakeholders and facilitating discussions.
Providing independent analysis for pressing issues.
Leading projects with multiple partners.
Providing seed funding for high priority projects, and rallying other partners and supporters.
Collecting, consolidating and disseminating information through the creation of dedicated websites, through regular environmental scanning, and making the outcomes of ISC-funded work publicly available.
Administering and overseeing the selection and delivery of research and on-the-ground projects on behalf of its funders to ensure value for money and alignment of efforts.