Welcome to DIaDeRC
DePECOS Institutions and
Development Research Centre
Honing Knowledge for Transforming Lives.
mission
Our mission is to strengthen and empower African researchers by enhancing their capacities and promoting human development, through meaningful discussions, workshops, publications, access to funding, educative materials, and training.
VISION
To become a prominent centre of research and training that empowers for human development and transformative societal development.
Core VALUES
The core values of DIaDeRC is TITIC denoting:
• Togetherness
• Independence
• Transparency
• Integrity
• Creativity
motto
Honing Knowledge for Transforming Lives.
Evans Osabuohien is a Professor of Economics and former Head of Department of Economics & Development Studies at Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria. He has executed funded research projects as an individual, team leader, and team member
He is astute in research, which has resulted in the publication of five books and over 190 scholarly articles. This has recently positioned him among the top 2% of researchers in agricultural economics in the AD Scientific Index 2023 Rankings for Scientists.
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DIaDeRC Chair and ASMN Premium Members at Lagos Leadership Summit
Professor Evans Osabuohien, Founding Chair of the DePECOS Institutions and Development Research Centre (DIaDeRC), delivered a keynote speech at the
DIaDeRC Team joins other in leading Global Perspectives and Contemporary Challenges of Development Economics
Introduction This textbook provides a thorough examination of development economics, combining theoretical frameworks with practical applications and case studies from
Professor Osabuohien Advocates Strategic Approach to Grant Writing at James Hope University Workshop
The importance of timeliness, mental preparedness, and recognizing the mutual benefits in grant applications were key themes emphasized by Professor
Frequently asked questions
Collaboration with DIaDeRC could be done in different ways. a) as a researcher you can collaborate with DIaDeRC researchers as a Research Associate; b) participating in African Mentorship Series (as a mentor for accomplished scholars or mentee as upcoming scholars); c) attending various events organised by DIaDeRC or DIaDeRC is involved in; d) support DIaDeRC’s activities and programmes through financial and in-kind resource provision; e) establish an activity such as grant, publication and research awards; among others.