ABOUT IDS
Our Mission and Vision
Mission of IDS is to significantly improve the living standards of the poor and the vulnerable especially in rural settings/communities, and raise their productive capacity through education and training. IDS utilizes research, education, meetings and consulting to accomplish this mission by working together with communities, organizations and institutions.
IDS further embraces people from all backgrounds who are committed to making a difference in people’s lives.
Our Main Objectives
- Transforming low income communities into vigorous communities that can participate in the global economy.
- Supporting rural communities in developing long-term social and economic strategies based on their assets and values. And promoting the next generation of rural community leaders to encourage and cultivate community development.
- Generating and producing the knowledge needed to overcome the obstacles facing low income and rural communities.
- Providing data and information on low income communities for policy makers, local stakeholders, and the citizenry at large.
Our Core Values
PASSION
We are passionate and committed to serve. We believe in positive change and that there are real opportunities for all in any community to have a decent standard of living, with sound management embedded in strong governance and commitment to achieving feasible solutions to development problems and challenges.
CARE
The needs of the community are paramount to our work. Thus, we encourage and promote a caring society.
INTEGRITY & INDIVIDUALITY
With integrity and sincerity, we are constantly in search of innovative and creative solutions to improve societal living conditions and lives. Simultaneously, we value the importance, worth and the individuality of each person in the society or community.
EXCELLENCE
We are committed to excellence in all we do with individuals, partners, groups, institutions, and the community or society.
COMMITMENT
With a great sense of responsibility towards the community, we are committed to continuously enhancing individual and societal capabilities and providing opportunities for dignified, productive, remunerative and satisfying work.
PARTNERSHIPS
We strongly believe in working with individuals and collaborating with governments, organizations, institutions and other entities to efficiently provide goods and services to the communities.
RIGOR
We are committed to conducting rigorous research and to providing consulting services not only as inputs but also for good policies, believing that good policies should improve people’s living conditions and standard of living.