URBAN RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY CENTRE (URAC)
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URAC HOSTS LO-ACT WORKSHOP ON CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION
URAC HOSTS LO-ACT WORKSHOP ON CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION Mzuzu, Malawi, 13-14th September 2022: URAC hosted a 2-day workshop to discuss current local level adaptation practices and gaps to climate change in and around Mzuzu City. The workshop was organized jointly…
URAC JOINS MUSICIAN MACHULUKA IN CHOLERA PREVENTION AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
URAC JOINS MUSICIAN MACHULUKA IN CHOLERA PREVENTION AWARENESS CAMPAIGN URAC joined hands with prominent musician Machuluka the Tonga Bits king in a two-day cholera prevention awareness campaign on 22 and…
URAC and African Cities Research Consortium (ACRC)
African Cities Research Consortium (ACRC) URAC joined the ACRC team to conduct research in Lilongwe City. The aim of the research project is to generate insights and evidence that can…
Our Goal
We are driven by the belief that all human beings desire to live better and inclusion is therefore a must. Through action research, participatory data utilization, training and advocacy, our overall goal is to positively contribute to the improvement of the quality of life in the society we live in. We use our advanced research capabilities and unique professional expertise.
Our Aim
URAC aims at promoting evidence-based development policy planning and implementation, services delivery, and accountability. Since its establishment in 2016 the Centre has been committed to enhancing and sustaining strong data-informed decision-making cultures in public, private, and community-based institutions.
Our Mission
URAC empowers academics, development practitioners, service providers, and beneficiaries to utilize data, analytics, information, and evidence to make sound decisions and choices, and take actions that benefit local communities and society at large.
Our Vision
To be a national and regional leader in the promotion of evidence-based development planning and implementation, and advocacy for people-centred services delivery systems.
Project funders and partners
these are some of our key partners
AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT CENTRE FOR INTERNATIONAL AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH
African Cities Research Consortium
