Our Objectives

The objectives of the institute are:

1. To establish a research and professional development organisation with national and international scope.
2. To unite researchers, economists, educators, administrators, development practitioners and professionals across sectors.
3. To promote empirical research, data-driven decisions and professional standards in public and private institutions.
4. To organise training, workshops, seminars, conferences and symposiums on research and development issues.
5. To publish journals, books, proceedings, policy briefs and other professional materials.
6. To provide opportunities for interaction among members and partner organisations.
7. To encourage ethical scholarship, research integrity and practical solutions to social and economic problems.
8. To support students, researchers and professionals with skills in methodology, statistics, data analysis and academic writing.
9. To build a credible membership directory that recognises professional and academic growth.
10. To collaborate with local and international institutions for research, training and capacity building.
11. To create an accessible platform for events, courses, books and resources relevant to development.
12. To advise public and private organisations through empirical studies, monitoring and evaluation, and consultancy.
13. To promote innovation, digital learning and responsible use of technology in research practice.
14. To support publication visibility and dissemination of knowledge generated by members and partners.
15. To help graduates and professionals improve their research competence and career confidence.

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