Explore IGH Research and Publications
International Study
2026 Vanguard Case Studies Report
In the framework of our Vanguard Program, this report documents programs and approaches implemented by eleven of our Vanguard Cities to prevent and end homelessness: Buenos Aires, Chicago, Glasgow, Greater Manchester, Mongolia, Lisbon, Santiago, São Paulo, Sydney, Tshwane, and Uruguay.
Country-Level Analysis
2024 Mongolia Report
This report explores the national homelessness context, key challenges, and policy approaches in Mongolia, following a visit by IGH staff to the country. It draws on data and stakeholder insights to support evidence-based action, aiming to address homelessness.
Country-Level Analysis
2023 Uruguay Report
Prepared for the Ministry of Social Development (MIDES) after an IGH visit, this assessment identifies system strengths and provides recommendations to advance prevention, housing-led approaches, and sustainable outcomes in Uruguay.
International Study
2022 Vanguard Cities Evaluation
Prepared by Heriot-Watt’s Institute for Social Policy, Housing, Equalities Research (I-SPHERE) and GISS Bremen, this research examined the first 13 Vanguard Cities and found both successes and systematic failures, establishing recommendations on what works and what does not in addressing street homelessness.
Global Agenda
2021 Analysis on Homelessness and the SDGs
Although homelessness is not mentioned across the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), this issue meaningfully intersects with each SDG. IGH and UN-Habitat have partnered to strategically lead the work within the UN eco-system to establish a clear, shared definition, and ensure that homelessness measurement occurs. Read Baroness Casey of Blackstock and Lydia Stazen’s article about this topic.
Global Agenda
Homelessness and the 2030 Agenda
Ending homelessness is essential to achieving the 2030 Agenda. This publication explores how homelessness intersects with global priorities, from health and education to inequality and climate, and calls for shared language and aligned measurement.
International Framework
IGH Definitional Framework
Developed by the Institute of Global Homelessness with global experts and practitioners, the Global Framework on Homelessness offers a shared understanding of homelessness and a foundation for consistent measurement and effective action to end homelessness. This typology includes a common characterization of homelessness, “lacking access to minimally adequate housing,” while also describing the various housing situations that fall within this definition.
Global Agenda
2021 Analysis on Homelessness and the SDGs
Although homelessness is not mentioned across the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), this issue meaningfully intersects with each SDG. IGH and UN-Habitat have partnered to strategically lead the work within the UN eco-system to establish a clear, shared definition, and ensure that homelessness measurement occurs. Read Baroness Casey of Blackstock and Lydia Stazen’s article about this topic.
Global Agenda
Homelessness and the 2030 Agenda
Ending homelessness is essential to achieving the 2030 Agenda. This publication explores how homelessness intersects with global priorities, from health and education to inequality and climate, and calls for shared language and aligned measurement.
International Framework
IGH Definitional Framework
Developed by the Institute of Global Homelessness with global experts and practitioners, the Global Framework on Homelessness offers a shared understanding of homelessness and a foundation for consistent measurement and effective action to end homelessness. This typology includes a common characterization of homelessness, “lacking access to minimally adequate housing,” while also describing the various housing situations that fall within this definition.
International Study
2026 Vanguard Case Studies Report
In the framework of our Vanguard Program, this report documents programs and approaches implemented by eleven of our Vanguard Cities to prevent and end homelessness: Buenos Aires, Chicago, Glasgow, Greater Manchester, Mongolia, Lisbon, Santiago, São Paulo, Sydney, Tshwane, and Uruguay.
Country-Level Analysis
2024 Mongolia Report
This report explores the national homelessness context, key challenges, and policy approaches in Mongolia, following a visit by IGH staff to the country. It draws on data and stakeholder insights to support evidence-based action, aiming to address homelessness.
Country-Level Analysis
2023 Uruguay Report
Prepared for the Ministry of Social Development (MIDES) after an IGH visit, this assessment identifies system strengths and provides recommendations to advance prevention, housing-led approaches, and sustainable outcomes in Uruguay.
International Study
2022 Vanguard Cities Evaluation
Prepared by Heriot-Watt’s Institute for Social Policy, Housing, Equalities Research (I-SPHERE) and GISS Bremen, this research examined the first 13 Vanguard Cities and found both successes and systematic failures, establishing recommendations on what works and what does not in addressing street homelessness.