WHAT MAKES ARiD DIFFERENT

ARiD is a development focused research organization which is distinctive in its commitment and approach to supporting humankind through evidence based intervention. Our current strengths rely primarily on:

1. people-centred perspective on development : We engage the community on contemporary issues that affect them.
2. integrated ways of working which combines research, training, advocacy and community outreach activities.
3. multi-sectoral and multidisciplinary approaches which makes us your right partner in tackling the complex and multifaceted challenges of post-conflict development.
4. unique contacts and network of partners which stretch from international, national and local civil society organizations to grassroots activists, governments, researchers, business sector and the media.
5. reputable and credible staff: ARiD brings together committed and experienced satff with diverse skills  in peace and conflict management, law, agriculture, education, ICT, culture, environment, development policy and practice. Visit the links to our staff profiles for more information on each staff expertise.

The overall aim of ARiD research programme is to make research knowledge easily available to facilitate social change. Our research takes place both as part of our social action programmes, and on various themes. ARiD’s research is contextually oriented and always carried out in cooperation with other partners. We value rigor in scientific research.

Our research programmes focus on the following broad thematic areas:

• 1

  Conflict, peace and development in Africa
• 2

  Environmental and water resource governance
• 3

  Human rights and economic justice
• 4

  Governance in Africa
• 5

  Human rights and the rule of law
• 6

  Sustainable livelihood in rural community
• 7

  Gender and society

  Accomplished research projects: Click here.

  On-going research project: A Longitudinal Study on the Effect of Income Generating Activity support on Education and Protection Outcomes for Children from Child Headed Households in Northern Uganda (2013-2015). Sponsor: War Child UK.

Community Research Centre Project

ARiD’s Community Research Centre is the first Centre to be set up in northern Uganda. In order to support our research work, the Centre will be equipped with modern ICT equipment and essential library materials and periodicals. For the Centre to be fully operational, it requires computers, computer furniture, bookshelves, books and other library materials.

Director - Project Planning and Management

 

Edward is the Director of Project Planning and Management. Edward, an expert in Agriculture, graduated from Arapai Agricultural College (Uganda) and has 28 years of diligence in services. Edward has passion, wide knowledge and experience in agricultural extension services with practical skills in training farmers and farmer groups in modern agricultural practices, group organization, development and general group dynamics that would bring about increased productivity. After working for eight years with Uganda’s Ministry of Agriculture as an Agricultural Extension Officer with advisory responsibilities to peasant farmers, Edward coordinated Agro-forestry Project throughout the present Agago district for five years. He ensured the success of the Afro-Forestry project from its initiation, implementation and sustainability. He also managed HIV/AIDS projects that supported People Living with and Affected by HIV/AIDS (PLWAs) with foci on nutrition, WASH education, distribution of food and non-food items for three years. Since 1991, Edward’s career in the NGO world exposed him to extensive knowledge and skills in his field of expertise and that made him create expansive networks at local, regional and international levels. Edward’s vast experience in agriculture and sustainable livelihoods, HIV/AIDS projects, emergency relief and rehabilitation and fieldwork in the entire Acholi sub-region during peace, civil war and the transition to peace complement those of the ARiD team. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

STRATEGIES FOR MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Actors’ Engagement
ARiD Office, Pader.
We will engage in dynamic policy environments through strategic advocacies through:
- Strategic collaborations
- Online interaction on our website, blog and social networking sites
- Publishing policy papers
- Public dialogues and debates  - Organising and participating in seminars, workshops and conferences

We envision an empowered, peaceful, self-sustaining well informed and vibrant society in Sub-Saharan Africa. We envision having a world in which poverty is non-existent, social justice prevails and sustainable growth and development that promote human wellbeing exist.

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