Centre for Development Impact and Performance

…Transforming Development Interventions, Maximizing Impact

The Centre for Development Impact and Performance (CDIP) is a leading organization dedicated to improving the performance, impact, and resilience of development interventions, donor-funded projects, and humanitarian efforts across Africa. By focusing on the Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus, CDIP equips NGOs, donors, and practitioners with advanced tools, frameworks, and strategies to optimize outcomes and deliver measurable results.

CDIP addresses pressing challenges in the development sector, including program inefficiencies, limited impact, and resource constraints, by offering cutting-edge research, capacity-building initiatives, and consultancy services. Our mission is to empower stakeholders to create sustainable, impactful, and scalable solutions that transform lives and drive long-term socio-economic growth.

Training Courses

Professional Diploma in Market Systems Development

Professional Diploma in NGO and Development Sector Leadership

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) for Development Projects

Resilience Building in Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus

Effective Program Management for Development Professionals

Impact Assessment and Data Analytics for Development Programs

Publications

CDIP Publication- African Journal of Development Impact (AJDI)

Impact Matters is the monthly magazine of the Centre for Development Impact and Performance (CDIP), dedicated to showcasing innovative development practices, ground-breaking research, and transformative success stories. Each edition delivers expert insights, actionable strategies, and data-driven solutions to empower NGOs, donors, and practitioners across Africa.
From optimizing donor-funded projects to advancing the Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus, the magazine is your trusted resource for driving measurable impact, enhancing resilience, and achieving excellence in development initiatives.

Annual Conference

The Development Impact Forum is the annual conference of the Centre for Development Impact and Performance (CDIP), bringing together development practitioners, humanitarian leaders, NGOs, government officials, policymakers, researchers, and innovators to address Africa’s most pressing development challenges. This transformative event focuses on Addressing Africa’s Development Complexities with Innovation and Collaboration, highlighting actionable strategies to enhance resilience, optimize program performance, and foster sustainable solutions across the Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus.

The 2025 Edition will take place from September 23–24, 2025, in Abuja, Nigeria

Conference Highlights

Registration Details Registration for the Development Impact Forum 2025 will be opening soon. Don’t miss this opportunity to join development practitioners, humanitarian leaders, policymakers, and industry experts as we address the most pressing challenges and opportunities in development and humanitarian efforts across Africa.

For pre-registration enquiries and conference brochures, send an email to: [email protected]

Consultancy

The Consultancy Arm of the Centre for Development Impact and Performance (CDIP) is dedicated to empowering NGOs, governments, donors, and development practitioners with the tools, strategies, and expertise needed to optimize the performance and outcomes of development initiatives. Our tailored consulting solutions are designed to address the unique challenges of donor-funded projects, humanitarian efforts, and development programs, ensuring they achieve measurable, sustainable, and impactful results.

Engage Our Services

Ready to enhance the impact and performance of your development projects? Partner with us to create solutions that drive measurable results and sustainable change.

Let’s work together to transform development challenges into opportunities for impact! E: mail: [email protected] Phone: 09023789104

Our Consultancy Services

Program Design and Implementation

We work closely with organizations to design and implement effective, scalable, and impactful programs that address pressing development challenges.

a. Tailored solutions for donor-funded, humanitarian, and multi-sectoral projects.

b. End-to-end support in program planning, execution, and evaluation.

c. Strategies for scaling successful initiatives to maximize reach and impact.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL)

Our MEL services enable organizations to assess their impact, improve accountability, and make evidence-based decisions.

a. Development of comprehensive MEL frameworks tailored to specific project goals.

b. Establishing feedback loops to facilitate adaptive management and learning.

c. Support in generating evidence to demonstrate program effectiveness to donors and stakeholders.

Policy Advisory and Advocacy

We provide strategic policy guidance and advocacy support to enhance the effectiveness of development interventions.

a. Crafting policy recommendations that align with global best practices and local realities.

b. Designing advocacy strategies to influence policy and foster stakeholder buy-in.

c. Facilitating multi-stakeholder dialogue and collaboration to promote sustainable development initiatives.

Capacity Building and Training

Our capacity-building services empower development professionals with the skills and knowledge required to deliver impactful programs.

a. Leadership and governance training tailored to the development and humanitarian sectors.

b. Skills enhancement in program management, stakeholder engagement, and resource mobilization.

c. Customized workshops on thematic areas such as climate resilience, localization, and digital transformation in development.

Strategic Partnership Development

We help organizations establish and manage effective partnerships to achieve shared goals.

a. Identifying and engaging potential partners across sectors.

b. Structuring partnership agreements that foster collaboration and mutual benefit.

c. Facilitating public-private partnerships for resource mobilization and project sustainability.

Data-Driven Solutions and Digital Transformation

We leverage technology and data-driven approaches to optimize development operations and enhance impact.

a. Implementation of digital tools and platforms for project management and monitoring.

b. Data visualization and analytics to inform decision-making.

c. Support in digital transformation strategies for development organizations.

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