The dRPC has a 20-year record of conducting foundational research on CEFM, to inform national and regional strategic plans and policies including AU policy documents. The dRPC’s CEFM researches have been supported by the Ford Foundation and USAID. Examples of…
The dRPC views Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) an effective mechanism to connect formal and informal education and training to the world of work, unlocking the potential of young people and adults for a productive future. The dRPC…
The dRPC’s core mission of strengthening the capacity of partners in development for societal advance, has led to the center developing a strong focus on strengthening for the CSOs. Studies by the dRPC found that development partners such as the…
Research is a core pillar of all dRPC’s work in the education sector. Baseline research informs the design of dRPC’s projects and interventions such as the PSIPSE MacArthur Foundation funded project. Research also drives mapping missions, monitoring and evaluation studies…
Our work in the Northeast covers: – conducting scoping missions for prospective education impact investors as well as monitoring and evaluation of donor funded education projects; capacity strengthening of local CSOs delivering education projects, running safe school spaces and hosting…
In December 2025, the Nigerian Education Forum (NEF) of the Nigerian Governors Forum called for new sources of complementary funding from the private sector, philanthropists, development partners and state governments. The International Day of Education has been celebrated globally on…
Young creatives, policymakers, development practitioners and government representatives gathered for a webinar dialogue convened by the development Research and Projects Centre (dRPC) to mark International Youth Day, with a shared focus on strengthening Nigeria’s creative economy and building lasting networks…
Deadline: 28 August 2026.
The Founders Fund Africa Creative Economy Accelerator 2026 is seeking early-stage African startups in the creative economy. Selected ventures can receive $20,000-$50,000 in investment, alongside mentorship, strategic support, and access to networks to help scale their businesses.
Deadline: 24 August 2026
Applications are now open for the African Researchers' Small Grants Program (SGP VIII) Early-Career Grants, supporting implementation research on neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). The programme provides funding, mentorship, and capacity-building opportunities for early-career African researchers to generate evidence that strengthens NTD programmes and informs policy across the continent.
