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From August 19th to 21st, 2025, we joined changemakers from across Africa and beyond in Naivasha, Kenya, for the Regional Women in Data Summit. It was a defining moment in an age shaped by data—a moment that asked a fundamental…
At the Local Development Research Institute (LDRI), our Executive Lead, Mr. Muchiri, often illustrates the interdependence of data systems through a relatable metaphor: a breakfast plate. If we conceptualize the breakfast plate as a dataset, its journey before reaching the…
Dear LDRI Community,Welcome to the latest edition of the LDRI newsletter! This year is extra special as we celebrate 10 years of driving data-driven policy and innovation across Africa. From pioneering research to transformative partnerships, we remain committed to advancing…
Dear LDRI Community, Welcome to the latest edition of the LDRI newsletter! This year is extra special as we celebrate 10 years of driving data-driven policy and innovation across Africa. From pioneering research to transformative partnerships, we remain committed to…
About LDRI The Local Development Research Institute (LDRI) an action-oriented non-profit think tank supporting African countries in their efforts to take practical, evidence-informed actions to end extreme poverty, end hunger, and reduce inequalities. We build the capacity of governments and…
An old saying goes, “In God we trust, but in everyone else, we need data.” In today’s world, data is more than just numbers—it’s a powerful tool that shapes developmental outcomes and drives decision-making at every level. The need for…
On January 24, 2024, the Local Development Research Institute (LDRI) in collaboration with the Kenya Editors Guild, organized a briefing for media editors on improving the data capacity of counties. The gathering aimed to share key findings from a data…