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Dr Aniekan Offiong,
President, International Research and Development Institute
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International
Research and Development Institute Secretariat Building.
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Mrs
Janet Offiong,
Director IRDI
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INTRODUCTION
The International Research and Development Institute
is an independent institution established for the purpose of increasing
the understanding of research and development problems confronting
the developing world. The organization assist in global capacity
building for integrated global sustainable development through the
application of applied research and advanced training to the problems
of development practice and public policy. An integral part of this
task is to develop local capacity which holds the key to the future
of the developing countries.
In association with government and the academic
community, International agencies; non-governmental organizations,
foundations, community groups, private bodies and individuals, the
organization seeks to improve the quality of life worldwide in particular
in the developing countries by providing a forum for exchange of
ideas and a resource for public awareness. The institution assists
policy makers and development experts in the Campaign to enhance
integrated sustainable global development.
The institution examines development trends, particularly
where there is a resource allocation problem. The organization's
attention is geared towards institution building which involves
providing technical assistance and support to institution and community
based network of projects.
The International Research and Development Institute
Research are focus on specific issues and are communicated through
publications, conferences, workshops, seminars, meetings and policy
briefings. The result of the institution’s research, training
and other programs are employed by government, policy makers, the
media, the academic community, action groups, non-governmental organizations
and all those concerned about third world development in general
and as they relate to the entire international community.
In general the policies, programs and activities
of the International Research and Development Institute are aimed
at increasing the understanding of the development problems facing
the developing countries and to promote awareness of the importance
of these countries to he developed countries in the increasingly
interdependent international system.
International Research and Development Institute’s
financial support comes from government, cooperation, foundation,
international agencies and private individuals. The organization
receives with pleasure monetary and non monetary gifts and assistance
such as books, journals, computers, teaching/training aids and materials.
The International Research and Development Institute may be named
as a beneficiary of a trust agreement or property/money may be bequeathed
to the institute by means of a legally executed will.
| Contact Information
For more information contact the Director General,
International Research and Development Institute, IRDI Secretariat,
No 63 Itiam Street, P. O. Box 790, Uyo Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
Tel: 08035857585 E-mail: irdijournal@yahoo.com.
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