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
To build transparent, inclusive institutions, drive accountability and governance reform through actionable research, creative and strategic innovation, civic action, and evidence-based advocacy.
OUR VISION
A transformative democratic system of excellence driven by ethical governance and sustainable, just development
OUR VALUES
Knowledge Exchange, Inclusion, Justice, Excellence, Accountability, Integrity, Innovation,
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
We have also collaborated with
OUR IMPACT
Our Areas Of Concern
OGP / Open NASS
Gender Equity in Leadership
Human Rights Education
Rights and Governance Education