About
The Invernizzi Center for Social Policy Impact Research and Evaluation (INSPIRE) is a research center at Bocconi University dedicated to understanding what works in social policy — and why. INSPIRE was founded in 2026 and made possible by the generous support of the Romeo and Enrica Invernizzi Foundation.
INSPIRE produces rigorous, policy-relevant evidence to help governments, institutions, and organizations design and scale interventions that improve people’s lives. By combining causal impact evaluation with big data and artificial intelligence, the Center moves beyond average effects to understand who benefits, under which conditions, and at what scale.
Our work spans diverse institutional and geographic contexts, with a globally-informed perspective. INSPIRE focuses on several key areas of social policy, including:
Our research is grounded in real-world policy challenges. We work closely with public institutions and partners to ensure that scientific evidence translates into concrete tools for decision-making, guiding resources and innovation toward interventions that generate meaningful and measurable social impact.
