At IID we believe that far-reaching socioeconomic transformations are possible through research, training, policy and advocacy. Through research, human beings create new knowledge to improve their lives and livelihoods. Training ensures that such new knowledge is passed on to people so that it becomes inclusive, dispersed and permeates society. Training also creates the capacity in society to cont
inue to create new and innovatory knowledge. Through policy, knowledge becomes part of the governance of societies. Policy makes it possible for new knowledge to be incorporated into work and activities of both public and private agencies and institutions. This ensures that even larger numbers of people benefit from new knowledge. Finally, advocacy deals with canvassing new knowledge and breaking down barriers that impede its diffusion. In all its work, therefore, IID accords prominence to the enduring connections between research, training, policy and advocacy. IID’s work is guided by four principles: innovation, inclusiveness, rights-based approach and sustainability. We are also committed to gender, generational and geographical equities in all its activities. IID has four areas of interest namely, governance, economy, environment/natural resources and technology (GEET). We aim to deploy original knowledge produced in these four areas to promote public affairs education, civic engagement, networking of grassroots organizations, as well as expanding the culture and practice of democratic governance.
