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The Center for Development Policy is an independent research organization dedicated to addressing complex policy challenges through rigorous analysis and evidence-based solutions. We collaborate with policymakers, academic institutions, and community stakeholders to produce high-quality research that informs effective policy development.
Our work spans policy briefs, in-depth reports, position papers, and comprehensive analyses that drive meaningful change. By bridging the gap between research and policy implementation, we strive to create practical solutions that respond to society’s most pressing issues.
Cooperative needs For indepth assessments report (additional questionnaire)-Mapping
This report provides a detailed examination of the key challenges faced by agricultural cooperatives in Rwanda, focusing on five critical areas that impact their operations and growth. Each chapter will explore a specific issue, including storage, agricultural subsidies, contractual agreements, insurance, and land utilization, to highlight the structural and financial barriers hindering the development of these cooperatives
Author: CDP Africa
Study onWomen and Youth Trade
GIZ and the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MINICOM) commissioned this study aiming at examining challenges encountered by women and youth in trade, and how the same group can exploit the opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The findings of this study inform the position paper that articulates the policy positions for Rwanda and is used by Rwanda’s negotiation team during upcoming negotiations for the Women & Youth Protocol under AfCFTA Phase II&III.
Author: CDP Africa
Untapped Potential Behind Intra-African Trade
This study aimed at building an evidence base of existing policies, strategies, interventions and stakeholders
contributing to the economic empowerment of WICBT in Rwanda. The aim of the study was to assess how the
existing interventions are contributing to the economic empowerment of WICBT in Rwanda. This study employed
a mixed research methods. Besides review of the literature and secondary data analysis, both focus group
discussion and key informant interviews were used to collect primary data.
Author: Edward Kadozi, PhD | Safari Vincent