At CIDE, we believe that sustainable transformation begins with locally driven solutions. We design, develop, and deliver bold, data-driven strategies that empower communities, strengthen systems, and build resilience across Africa.
Guided by extensive local insights and solid evidence, we collaborate with governments, donors, and development agencies to design interventions that tackle today’s most urgent social and environmental issues. Our approach blends rigorous research with the strength of collaboration, ensuring every solution is tailored to the context, inclusive, and sustainable.
We pride ourselves on being a trusted regional partner, deeply networked in the countries where we operate. This proximity gives us a profound understanding of community dynamics, cultural contexts, and institutional realities, allowing us to bridge global vision with local action.
At CIDÉ, we cultivate long-term impact that improves lives, strengthens institutions, and nurtures the environments in which communities thrive.
Our Core Services
We offer support across the full design and implementation cycle:
•	Strategy & Planning: Participatory consultations, strategic design, theory of change development, media and advocacy planning, and implementation frameworks.
•	Formative Research: Baseline and KAP studies, and media landscape assessments to inform evidence-based programming.
•	Content Development: Writing impact stories (videos, photos, blogs), digital campaigns, and visual storytelling tools that drive behaviour change and awareness.
•	Digital Solutions: Websites and SMS-based communication platforms that enhance outreach and engagement.
•	Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL): Development of M&E plans, evaluation design and implementation, and real-time media monitoring.
•	Capacity Building: Training to build institutional and community capacity.
•	Campaign Management: Media buying, dissemination, stakeholder engagement, community activations, and event coordination.

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