Our Vision
To be a premier Regional Research Hub renowned for research excellence, Capacity Development, and Mentorship that enhances the quality of Decision Making for Kenyan Organizations and Regional Organizations. Mission
To enhance the quality of research through the provision of organization-centered and evidence-based research, training, mentorship, and capacity development
Our Core Values
At AEDI-CRD we believe in Accountability, Integrity, Equity, and Trust. Accountability: We shall hold ourselves answerable, for any action or decisions we make during the research process. Integrity: We shall keep the truth and never be ashamed of doing what is right. Equity: We shall treat everyone with respect, courtesy and fairness. Trust: Colleagues and clients will be able to fully rely on the character of any AEDI-CRD employees. Quality Assurance: We share ensure our research standards meet the expected quality standards both locally, nationally, and internationally. Research Mentorship: We mentor postgraduate students undertaking their Master's and Ph.D. We will walk with you through the research phases as you complete your research.
2. Training Consultancies: We offer training consultancies in the field of Project Management, Project Monitoring & Evaluation, Ms. Project Software, GIS Software, Gender Empowerment, Poverty Reduction Strategies, Community Development, and other tailor-made capacity areas within an organization.
3. Social Research Consultancy: We pride ourselves on linkages with various professionals to deliver quality, verifiable research. We offer the following social research consultancies: Feasibility/Baseline Evaluations, Project Mid-Term Evaluation, Project-End Evaluation, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)/Environmental Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), Capacity Assessments and Evaluations, Training Needs Assessments and Tools Development, and Tailor-made Assessments and Evaluations.
4. Capacity Development Consultancy: With a team of professionals in various technical fields in development and social sciences, the center provides core development consultancies in the following area: Strategic Plan Development, Concept and Proposal Writing for Funding, Fundraising Support, Organizational Policy Development.
