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-exchange, Inclusion, Justice, Equity, Transparency, Accountability, Integrity, Innovation.
OUR APPROACH
We achieve our mission and vision through Research, Documentation, Policy Informing / Influencing, Political-Electoral education, and Impact Advocacy.
FOCAL AREAS
Electoral Governance, Gender Rights and Justice, Governance and Accountability, Digital Rights and Governance, Urban Development and Governance, Environment and Sustainable Development, Legislative and Policy Advocacy.
Partners and Funders
Over the past six years, we have received grants and funding from the following organizations
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OUR IMPACT
Our Areas Of Concern
Advanced transparency, accountability, and legislative openness by directly engaging stakeholders and citizens in governance.
Valuing all people equally, free from discrimination, and ensuring inclusive leadership without violence or exclusion. We advanced this by promoting youth & women’s leadership, preventing gender-based violence, and fostering inclusive governance.
Promoted protection, access to justice, and rule of law by educating and engaging citizens through civic training, advocacy, and awareness.
Educate and enlighten citizens through knowledge dissemination, using research, advocacy, and infographics to strengthen democratic governance.
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