Creative Research & Development is a non-profit association of professional researchers and access activists,
rooted in Africa, working in partnership to improve access
to knowledge, learning and creativity.
We aim to ensure that new technologies and business models are used to significantly improve the lives of Africa's citizens and to bring African voices into the global dialogue.
Individually and collectively, we are recognized for our
- Excellent research
- Strategy development and policy formation
- Effective design and implementation of developmental interventions
- Innovative process facilitation
- Lobbying and advocacy, from local to global institutions and environments
- Commitment to good governance and efficient management
Creative R&D provides the organisational infrastructure and support systems to ensure the effective management and implementation of complex projects.
Currently, we are working in partnership with The Shuttleworth Foundation, the Canadian International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and the Open Society Institute (OSI).