ideals

ESDA IDEALS

Vision
To set the standard for education and development in the African continent.
Mission
We partner with like-minded institutions for higher learning and other key stakeholders to revolutionize education by aligning it with industry needs, fostering skill development, and preparing a 21st-century researcher, policymaker and practitioner across board.

CORE VALUES

Collaboration

ESDA creates opportunities for students, scholars and industry players to collaborate on projects. This fosters cross-pollination of ideas and approaches leading to innovative solutions to the many wicked challenges facing humanity.

Professionalism

We emphasize the importance of ethical conduct in research, teaching, and interactions within our community. We promote a culture of continuous improvement where scholars and other key stakeholders are continuously encouraged to update their skills and create new knowledge so as to bridge the theory-practice gap.

Research-focused

Research is at the heart of our work. By fostering research-focused competence, we, in partnership with our affiliate institutions, prepare individuals to become life-long learners, critical thinkers, and contributors to the enhancement of knowledge and society. We encourage a culture of inquiry and curiosity in our community, where research is valued and supported as an integral part of the academic experience.

Sustainability

In partnership with institutions for higher learning and other stakeholders, ESDA leads from the front in addressing the complex environmental, social, and economic challenges of the future through a multi-faceted approach that encompasses aspects of academic and operational functions.

Transformative

We recognize and celebrate the transformative power of education as a tool for sustainable development and as a catalyst to achieving the Africa We Want i.e well governed, well integrated, prosperous, peaceful and secure Africa.