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

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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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Insights from DIaDeRC Chair at NILDS Workshop in Abuja

Insights from DIaDeRC Chair at NILDS Workshop in Abuja

The importance of timing, mindset, collaboration, and a balanced approach to the art and science of grantsmanship took centre stage

Climate Change, Blue Economy Take Center Stage at CORAF Symposium in Ghana

Climate Change, Blue Economy Take Center Stage at CORAF Symposium in Ghana

The profound impact of climate change on the blue economy, particularly as it relates to marine resources, fisheries, aquaculture, and

DIaDeRC Premium Member Joins Other African Scholars for AERC Training

DIaDeRC Premium Member Joins Other African Scholars for AERC Training

An illustrious Premium Member of the African Scholars Mentorship Network (ASMN), the training arm of DePECOS Institutions and Development Research Centre

Frequently asked questions

DIaDeRC stands for DePECOS Institutions and Development Research Centre. It is a non-for-profit research and training centre with mission to hone knowledge in transforming lives.
The core values of DIaDeRC is What are the core for valuesabbreviated as TITIC, which stands for Togetherness, Independence, Transparency, Integrity and Creativity
The main areas of operation of DIaDeRC include: organising training and workshops on issues centring on institutions and development in Africa; Provision of knowledge transfer; Provision of Research and Discussion Forum on Institutions and Development Issues; Provision of supports in enhancement of institutional quality and development. Also, in terms of capacity building, DIaDeRC would be having mentorship series featuring areas such as grant writing, winning, and execution; quality publications, and networking and collaborating in building a successful career. DIaDeRC also carries out consultancy services in various include institutions and development.

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.