At the heart of the mission, two days of discussions and training organised by IHEDD-Ferdi (21–22 April) will focus on the theme:
“Research in the service of public decision-making: building bridges between knowledge and action.”
These sessions will bring together researchers, government representatives, and civil society actors, with the aim of:
Through interactive workshops, participants will develop methodological responses to public policy challenges, drawing in particular on feedback from Ferdi.
This work will also benefit from contributions by Claude Sumata (UPN) and Idah Razafindrakoto (GDN), who will share additional insights based on their experience.
On 23 April, the programme will continue at UPN with a session dedicated to presentations and discussions of the work of six PhD students and early-career researchers.
Each presentation will be followed by in-depth discussions with a panel of discussants comprising:
in the presence of the PhD supervisors.
This session will help strengthen young researchers’ ability to present their work and engage in scientific dialogue, while also encouraging their integration into international academic networks.
The mission is part of the ongoing partnership between Ferdi and UPN, which seeks to strengthen research capacity in the DRC and promote research that is closely aligned with public policy priorities.
It also underscores the importance of international collaboration, particularly with the GDN, in supporting research systems in developing countries and enhancing their role in informing public decision-making.
