Welcome to ICDI

International Centre for Development Initiatives (ICDI) is an independent voluntary sector organization and resource centre incorporated in England and Nigeria, and specialized in qualitative research, engagement and advocacies for social, human and educational development. ICDI is an impact driven civil society organization with an unbiased commitment to promoting leadership positions, qualitative education, social reforms, participatory and good governance, using human development and capability-based approaches (HDCA) to development.

Our services include consultancy, research and training. We organize international conferences, seminars and charity programmes and produce cutting-edge publications. ICDI is currently implementing a number of programmes for specific geographical regions or themes.

You can find out more about our works on our Project page

Our Mission and Vision

  • Mission

    To establish leadership position as a research and resource centre by using qualitative research to promote social reforms, skills and human development across the globe.

  • Vision

    To bridge the gap between research, social reforms and human development and to promote qualitative education and participatory governance along with internationally recognized standards and practices.

    • Established November 23, 2008
    “ICDI ... championing excellence in skills development”.