Unlocking Potential Through Innovation
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Unlocking Potential Through Innovation
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The Centre for Innovating Development (CIDE) is a registered non-profit organization dedicated
to devising and piloting innovative solutions to address development challenges in the global
south. Our primary focus centers on under-explored communities that lack access to essential
resources and opportunities, consequently constraining their civic participation and skills
development.
At CIDE, we firmly believe that innovation is the cornerstone of fostering positive
and sustainable change for both people and the planet. We leverage our collective skills and
experience working within the contexts to design and implement solutions tailored to the specific
needs of our constituents. We also actively collaborate with other organizations, experts, and
communities to share and scale innovative initiatives.
CIDE employs a modern approach that incorporates media, arts, and culture to accomplish its
objectives, with a particular emphasis on enhancing participation among women and youth. Our
aim is to stimulate a demand for creativity and innovation, leading to the exploration and resolution
of often-overlooked issues.
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Learn MoreCIDE’s environmental justice pillar centers on mitigating the negative impacts of environmental exploitation on local communities through climate action. Through this pillar, we strive to ensure that all people have access to clean air, water and land, safe living conditions and a voice in the management of their natural resources.
CIDE works to promote efforts to change gender and social norms to address inequalities in power and privilege between genders, in order to free all people from harmful and destructive norms. We promote innovations that challenges unequal power and gender relations and discriminatory norms and practices, which are typically biased in favour of me
Good governance is a critical factor in strengthening any system. Without good governance, the impacts of any initiative will be slowed down, not realized, or won’t be sustainable in the long term. Good governance is essential to ensure that resources are used efficiently and effectively, and that the benefits of any initiative are shared equitably.
CIDE tackles the growing waste crisis in developing communities by advocating for safer, innovative recycling and disposal methods. We work with communities, businesses, and policymakers to reduce plastic pollution, prevent hazardous dumping, and shift towards a circular economy that protects both people and the planet.
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We support and promote sustainable food practices across the entire value chain — from production to disposal. By working with local farmers and food actors, we aim to protect the environment, preserve indigenous knowledge, and reduce agriculture’s contribution to climate change. Our initiatives promote eco-friendly farming and responsible consumption to ensure food security for all.
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Through strategic partnerships with parliamentary institutions, we engage in Post-Legislative Scrutiny (PLS) to monitor and evaluate the real-world impact of laws. Our goal is to ensure legislation delivers on its promises, empowering citizens and advancing inclusive, evidence-based governance reforms.
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I have worked with a lot of non-profit organisations in Africa but CIDE is different and so professional, serious and action oriented in addressing what they stand for. We need more of such organisations in Africa.
We did a climate change awareness program together, I really enjoyed working with this team, work didn't feel out home, my team keeps reminding me to engage CIDE for more collaborations.
The team is so professional, I remember when we went for a Policy Drafting event at Mulungushi Int. Conference Center, the contributions from each team members were so much on point and useful.