Rural Development and Innovation Studies Centre headed by Dr. (Mrs) Monica Addison, the Director of IRDIS-KNUST
12/05/2026
Great work happens when research meets real communities and that’s what IRDIS does, bringing together interdisciplinary research, policy engagement, and on-the-ground interventions to improve livelihoods, close inequality gaps, and empower communities to thrive.
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In today's episode of our knowledge-sharing series, Asiedu-Nantwi Listowel, a service person at the institute, shares one of the institute's core values, thus, "community development." Indicating how IRDIS works together with communities to improve the livelihoods of the people.
05/05/2026
IRDIS as an institute helps organizations translate ideas into structured, results-oriented initiatives that address real-world challenges. From concept development to ex*****on strategies, our advisory approach ensures programs are sustainable, efficient, and aligned with intended outcomes.
22/04/2026
Excerpts from the IRDIS Building Complex handing-over ceremony
17/04/2026
And this and many more we do here at the Institute for Rural Development and Innovation Studies. hashtag
At the Institute for Rural Development and Innovation Studies, we work with public, private, and international partners to improve the capacity of institutions and promote long-term growth. We help organizations perform better and make better policies by doing applied research, providing technical assistance, and running targeted capacity-building programs.
30/03/2026
The institute for Rural Development and Innovation Studies is more than just a research institute, we bring solutions to make rural livelihoods better.
The institute for rural development and innovation studies goes beyond just research, we help in sustainable development to improve livelihoods.
17/03/2026
Did you know that understanding Sustainable Rural Livelihoods is key to improving rural development, reducing poverty, and building resilient communities?
At the Institute for Rural Development and Innovation Studies (IRDIS) of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, we are committed to generating and sharing research that transforms rural communities.
In this edition of our Knowledge Sharing Series, Samuel Opare-Ansah (NSP 2025/2026) explains what Sustainable Rural Livelihood really means and why it matters for development practitioners, researchers, and policy makers.
27/02/2026
The Institute of Rural Development and Innovation Studies (IRDIS-KNUST) presented key evaluation findings from the “Alliance for Change” programme to stakeholders at a dissemination workshop organized by the International Cocoa Initiative (ICI). Strengthening impact through research, evidence, and collaboration.
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