IRIAD
Initiative For Research, Innovation, and Advocacy in Development
Knowledge | Innovation | Inclusion | Impact
About IRIAD
The Initiative for Research, Innovation, and Advocacy in Development (IRIAD) is an interdisciplinary knowledge, policy, and advocacy hub committed to developing a critical understanding of governance processes and regimes through research, documentation, policy engagement, public education, and impact advocacy to inform policies, advocacies, and other forms of interventions. Whilst promoting and encouraging active citizenship through citizens’ engagement, participation, and representation in democratic governance.
IRIAD is committed to strengthening democratic governance by advancing public accountability, citizens’ participation, women’s rights and gender justice, and strengthening the capacities of governance institutions to be responsive, responsible, accountable, effective and ethical.
OUR MISSION
Strengthen governance and accountability in Nigeria through knowledge production, innovation, and impact advocacy.
OUR VISION
Knowledge and innovation centre for ethical governance and just development.
OUR VALUES
Knowledge Production & Exchange, Co-creation, Inclusion, Justice, Equity, Transparency, Accountability, Integrity, Innovation,
OUR APPROACH
Research, Documentation, Policy Informing / Influencing, Public education, and Impact Advocacy.
FOCUS AREA
Gender Rights and Justice, Public Governance and Accountability, Digital Rights and Governance, Urban Development and Governance, Environment, Sustainability and Natural Resource Governance, Legislative and Policy Advocacy.
Partners and Funders
Over the past six years, we have received grants and funding from the following organizations
We have also collaborated with
OUR IMPACT
Our Areas Of Concern
Lives Impacted
OGP / Open NASS
Lives Empowered
Gender Equity in Leadership
Lives Impacted
Human Rights Education
Lives Impacted
Rights and Governance Education
Committment to
Excellence