Who We Are? Inclusive Development Research Center
The Inclusive Development Research Center (IDRC) is an academic research institution dedicated to enhancing the understanding and practical application of sustainable and inclusive development concepts. It focuses on studying communities’ social, economic, and environmental challenges and seeks to develop innovative strategies and solutions that improve life quality and promote balanced development. IDRC employs multidisciplinary research methodologies and bridges the gap between academics and practitioners across various fields. It also seeks to foster collaboration between governmental institutions, the private sector, and civil society through workshops, conferences, and seminars highlighting best practices and successful experiences. As a pivotal platform for knowledge exchange, IDRC plays a significant role in supporting public policies that contribute to sustainable development. This role positions it as a key pillar in achieving development goals at local and regional levels.
The Center aims to train specialized researchers in development and social justice and to produce applied research and studies that enhance understanding of development and social issues and provide solutions suited to the Yemeni context, particularly in the areas of poverty and the inclusion of vulnerable and marginalized groups. It also works to advance scientific research through quantitative and qualitative methodologies and to build the capacities of researchers, graduate students, and development professionals in research, planning, monitoring and evaluation, and impact measurement. The Center provides research and development consultancy services and supports the design and implementation of evidence-based projects that respond to the needs of local communities, thereby contributing to sustainable and equitable development in Yemen.
Pioneering
Inclusive Development
Strategic Principles
Our Vision
Striving to achieve leadership and institutional excellence in providing the highest-quality academic programs, as well as research and applied fields related to comprehensive and sustainable development issues. We aspire to be the premier destination and the reference model for researchers and decision-makers at the local, regional, and international levels, by building a knowledge-based society that effectively contributes to addressing social and economic challenges.
Our Mission
To enhance education and empower future leaders in the field of development. Our specialized and innovative Master’s program qualify students for addressing multifaceted challenges of local development in accordance with international standards, equipping graduates with the essential skills and knowledge to drive meaningful impact. We are committed to supporting our graduates as they become agents for change within their communities and beyond.
Strategic Objectives of the Center
To provide specialized academic programs that adhere to the quality and academic accreditation standards.
To provide consultancy services in the areas of international development, sustainable development, and reconstruction.
To provide training and capacity-building initiatives in international development, sustainable development, and reconstruction for local communities, institutions, and development-related entities.
To conduct comprehensive studies in the field of development and its related issues.
To provide the society with qualified competencies and professionals specialized in international development fields.
To strengthen ties of scientific, academic, and knowledge cooperation with counterpart colleges and scientific centers across Yemeni, Arab, Islamic, and international universities.
To equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to become leaders in the field of international development.
To contribute to development-related knowledge through research and scholarships.
1993
Year of Establishment
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Academic Standards
Partnerships
Strategic Ties with Governmental & Institutions
Center Leadership
Dr. Halima Abdullah Jahaf
Leading the administration of the Inclusive Development Research Center with an ambitious academic vision aimed at achieving comprehensive sustainable development.
Assoc.Prof. Saud Al-Shawish
Deputy DirectorPioneering Graduate Programs
Master’s Program in International Development Studies
IDRC offers a specialized Master’s program in International Development, conducted in both English and Arabic. The program aims to expand and deepen knowledge of the international development theories and concepts at the national, regional, and global levels. It contributes to developing analytical and critical thinking skills to examine societal realities, identify barriers to integrating various social groups into development, and determine national development priorities and needs. As a multidisciplinary program, it uniquely links development to diverse sectors such as education, health, energy, and water, etc. It focuses on advancing research skills through internal and external partnerships. Furthermore, the program enhances community capacity for sustainable development and the optimization of available resources.
Program Mission
The program seeks to graduate researchers who are capable of competing academically and professionally in the fields of international development, sustainable development, and reconstruction, with a high level of quality and competence that contributes to community development.
Strategic Objectives
- To achieve academic educational quality and implement its standards across various programs.
- To qualify cadres specialized in international and sustainable development who are capable of applying various fields of scientific research.
- To disseminate distinguished knowledge in international and sustainable development, equipping students with the skills and expertise necessary to meet labor market demands.
- To contribute to local community development by adopting and championing development issues.
- To equip program enrollees with analytical thinking, scientific creativity, and collaborative learning skills.
Admission & Program Requirements
- Obtain a Bachelor’s degree with at least a “Good” grade, and submit the original qualification certificate and an attested transcript.
- Successfully pass the admission examination, personal interview, and computer skills test.
- Submit a TOEFL or IELTS certificate, or an equivalent qualification.
- Submit a copy of the ID card, six recent passport-size photographs, and complete the Graduate Studies application form.
- Successfully complete the courses with a grade of at least “Good” (75%).
- Submit approval from the employer (for employed applicants), recommendations from two faculty members, and provide confirmation that the applicant has not been dismissed from another university.
PhD program in International Development Studies
The PhD program in International Development Studies is offered in both Arabic and English for applicants from all academic disciplines. It aims to bridge diverse fields with inclusive and sustainable development to produce research aligned with national priorities. The program is designed to graduate highly competent, competitive researchers equipped to meet local and regional labor market demands through a modern, quality-assured curriculum. By fostering advanced analytical and applied research skills, it builds capacity to support sustainable development across Yemeni society, aspiring to achieve academic leadership at the national, regional, and international levels.
Program Mission
The program seeks to graduate researchers capable of competing academically and professionally in international development, sustainable development, and reconstruction, with a high level of quality and proficiency to effectively contribute to community development.
Strategic Objectives
- To achieve academic educational quality and implement its standards across various programs.
- To qualify cadres specialized in international and sustainable development who are capable of applying various fields of scientific research.
- To disseminate distinguished knowledge in international and sustainable development, equipping students with the skills and expertise necessary to meet labor market demands.
- To contribute to local community development by adopting and championing development issues.
- To equip program enrollees with analytical thinking, scientific creativity, and collaborative learning skills.
Admission Requirements
- Required Qualification: A Master’s degree in International Development (as a direct academic extension for IDRC graduates), as well as other relevant disciplines.
- Required Grade: The overall graduation grade must not be less than "Very Good".
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