RVI’s Education programme

Transferring Knowledge through Education and Training

Learning for impact

Local knowledge drives better policy and practice. The difference between a good decision and a costly one is depth of understanding. Insight isn’t optional, it’s leverage.

Across the African continent, policy-makers, diplomats, development workers, researchers, activists, journalists and investors are navigating complexity: volatile politics, climate stress, displacement, contested histories, fast-growing and dynamic economies. RVI’s multi-disciplinary courses led by regional experts provide in-depth, usable analysis, practical tools and a network you can call on when it matters.

We run week-long field courses on the Horn of Africa, the Sudans and the Great Lakes. We run bespoke courses for institutions. We train researchers. Since 2004, thousands of participants have trained with us.

40

Regional field courses
since 2004

10

Early career research
trainings since 2022

50+

Bespoke courses, trainings and events since 2014

21

Countries where courses have been held

ANNUAL

Courses

Field courses on the Horn of Africa, the Great Lakes, Sudan and South Sudan

For over 20 years, RVI has delivered open-enrollment courses that blend academic insight with local knowledge. Participants join a cohort of peers for immersive seminars, applied case studies and direct access to regional scholars and practitioners. The experience is designed to sharpen critical understanding and expand professional networks. Explore more here.

BESPOKE

Courses

Custom learning for institutions and teams

RVI co-designs trainings with UN agencies, donors, civil society and media professionals to meet country-specific or thematic needs. These tailored sessions have covered topics such as governance, urbanization, gender and climate and are delivered in flexible formats including in-person, online and hybrid. Each course draws on a trusted network of experts from academia, public institutions and the field. Explore more here.

RESEARCHER

Training

Supporting the next generation of researchers

RVI supports the next generation of researchers through targeted training in research methods, ethics and writing. We offer mentorship, peer learning and academic partnerships, with a focus on hard-to-reach areas and underrepresented voices. Flagship initiatives include the South Sudan Women’s Research Network (SSWRN), Research Communities of Practice (RCoP) and the Ethiopian Women Researchers Network (EWNET). Explore more here.