Background

Our Vision

To be a leading centre of excellence in development studies that advances equitable, sustainable development through impactful research and thought leadership.

Our Objective

• To organize joint research projects and undertake comparative studies on poverty and rural development including amongst rural communities in remote and marginalized areas.

• To develop new approaches and methodologies that are suitable for poverty and development studies, as well as to provide consultancy services and technical assistance.

• To improve accessibility to information pertaining to poverty groups through the creation of databases, publications, seminars and conferences as well as through the internet and the media.

• To contribute towards capacity building in the rural areas especially amongst the poor and encouraging the incorporation of local and indigenous knowledge in the development process.

• To encourage co-operation between the Government, Private and Educational sectors through the sharing of best practices in integrated development activities.