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.

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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,

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OUR APPROACH

Research, Documentation, Policy Informing / Influencing, Public education, and Impact Advocacy.

FOCUS AREA

Democracy and Governance, Gender, Women Rights, and Justice Public Governance and Accountability Technology, Digital Rights and Governance Sustainable Urban Development and Governance Environment, and Natural Resource Governance Local Government Administration and Governance

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

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OGP / Open NASS

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Gender Equity in Leadership

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Human Rights Education

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Rights and Governance Education

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STILL ON CELEBRATING AFRICAN WOMEN’S DAY 2026

IRIAD joined women from across Africa July 30-21, 2026 at a High-Level Women’s Political Leadership Forum: “Accelerating Gender Parity in Political Leadership in West Africa: From Commitments to Action.”

@_AfricanUnion @AU_WGYD

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Still on Celebrating African Women’s Day (AWD) 2026

IRIAD remains committed to advancing the rights and meaningful inclusion of women, girls, and persons with disabilities in community development, promoting women’s economic and political participation.

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