GICSRD builds purposeful collaborations that move research beyond theory and into practical development.
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We support postgraduate students and emerging researchers with relevant tools for stronger, more useful research.
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Our work creates opportunities for research, expertise and policy conversations to meet.
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From research and policy to training and implementation, GICSRD works where knowledge needs to become action.
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We encourage practical entrepreneurship and capacity development that can create sustainable opportunities.
View programmeThe Global Initiative Centre for Scientific Research and Development is an institution established to bridge the academic-research and professional divide through innovative scientific research, capacity building and practical development initiatives.
Read our executive summaryOur work connects research, education, consultancy, capacity development and entrepreneurship.
Research designed to understand challenges, generate evidence and contribute to the body of knowledge.
ExplorePractical learning for researchers, postgraduate students, professionals and institutions.
ExploreSupport for curriculum development, strategy, programme audit, accreditation and implementation.
ExploreInitiatives that encourage innovation, enterprise and the practical application of knowledge.
ExploreWe provide practical support for institutions seeking stronger academic systems, programmes and outcomes.
Explore consultancyAn archived announcement of a book presentation linking mentoring, professional conduct and fraud prevention.
Read archive summary →The Centre’s archived account of Professor Ishola Rufus Akintoye’s recognition by ICAN.
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A study of tax revenues before and after TaxPro Max, with an explicit caution about drawing causal conclusions from the comparison.
Read full paper →An investigation of Nigeria’s mortgage finance market, its structural constraints and reform prospects, drawing on comparative African evidence.
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