Our network
Partners
We grow knowledge with partners — universities, funders, NGOs, and governments, from local to international.
Universities & research centres
University of DédougouAcademic
Sahel Policy LabAcademic- Global South Research CouncilAcademic
Funders & donors
- West Africa FoundationFunder
- Open Knowledge FundFunder
- Horizon Development TrustFunder
NGOs & development actors
- Communities FirstNGO
- Rural Futures NetworkNGO
Government & institutions
- Ministry of Higher Education (MERSI)Government
- ECOWAS Research OfficeGovernment
Our network
How to collaborate
- 1
Reach out
Reach out with your idea or institution.
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We co-design
We co-design the research or partnership around your context.
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We measure change
Together we build and measure real change.
Think for action — act after thinking
Let's build knowledge that fits your context
Researchers, universities, policy makers, NGOs, and funders: there is a clear path to work with IRI.

