URBAN RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY CENTRE (URAC)
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Formative and baseline studies and evaluation
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URAC-Mzuni Collaborate on Urban Food Chains Research Project
URAC has collaborated with Mzuni (www.mzuni.ac.mw) in a research project funded by the Australian Government through the Australian Centre for International Agriculture Research (ACIAR) under its small research assignments (SRA)…
mzuni interns at urac
Mzuni Interns at URAC URAC received two hard working students from Mzuzu University (www.mzuni.ac.mw) for their 3 months internship. The two interns, Joseph Mduzi (left) and Lickson Chitema (right) are…
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
