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Dr Aniekan Offiong, President, International Research and Development Institute

International Research and Development Institute Secretariat Building.

Mrs Janet Offiong,

Director IRDI

 

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.