URBAN RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY CENTRE (URAC)
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Formative and baseline studies and evaluation
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OUR NEWS UPDATES
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Amazing Developments as we close 2020.Below are some of the community projects that have been implemented during this finale quarter of the year 2020. Water is life, Ngala village residents celebrate a newly built borehole, the surrounding communities can now…
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volume 2 Number 8, August 2019 THE URAC UPDATE MONTHLY Nkhota Kota villagers get first taste of safe water Download full copy of this news letter Note this is only…
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Volume 1 Number 1, January 2018 THE URAC UPDATE MONTHLY Clean Beaches Project German interns settling down Download full copy of this news letter Two German volunteers currently serving with…
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
