Our Research Pillars
TIRD’s work is organized into
interconnected research clusters:
We bring together scientists, technologists, social thinkers, innovators, and communities to create research
that informs policy, transforms lives, and drives sustainable development.
- Fintech, AI, and blockchain applications.
- E-learning, digital literacy, and remote access.
- Tech for inclusion and rural innovation.
- Food security and climate-resilient agriculture.
- Indigenous farming systems and agro-entrepreneurship.
- Technology transfer and farmer capacity building.
- Community-based health research.
- Traditional medicine integration.
- Public health systems strengthening.
- Environmental impact and resilience research.
- Water, land, and biodiversity sustainability.
- Climate-smart planning and natural resource policies.
- Curriculum innovation and policy reform.
- Technical and vocational education (TVET).
- Digital and lifelong learning systems.
- Gender justice and inclusive development
- Migration, poverty, and livelihoods
- Democratic governance and public policy
Advancing Knowledge. Enabling Change. Empowering Communities.
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Building a career that that drives knowledge,
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We bring together scientists, technologists, social thinkers, innovators, and communities to create research that informs policy, transforms lives, and drives sustainable development.
Postgraduate Supervision (Masters, PhD)
Research Internships and Fellowships
Volunteer and Community-Led Research
Visiting Scholar Positions
Partnerships & Engagement
Partnerships & Engagement
TIRD believes in the power of co-creation. We actively collaborate with:
Together, we foster research that is locally grounded and globally relevant.
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