The approach of the course delivery has been excellent and maintained a very high level of engagement of all participants. Expectations have been exceeded, so very much appreciated.
Bespoke
CoursesCustom learning for maximum relevance
RVI works with governments, UN agencies, humanitarian and development organizations and civil society, to co-design bespoke trainings that are tailored to country-specific, thematic or institutional needs.
50+
Bespoke courses since 2013
30+
Courses for UNICEF
500+
Participants
200+
Teaching experts
Who We’ve worked with
United Nations agencies
UNICEF, WFP, UNESCO
Civil society and humanitarian partners
OSIEA, Church World Service
Bilateral donors and embassies
UK government, USAID,
Dutch embassy, Canadian embassy
Regional and security institutions
African Union,
East Africa Standby Force
Multilateral institutions
World Bank
Media and election observers
Election observers,
media professionals
KEY AREAS COVERED
Courses are co-developed with partners and taught by a network of experts from academia, civil society, media and public institutions. Formats include in-country courses, hybrid short courses and closed-door briefings.
Governance and elections
Migration and urbanisation
Developement and humanitarian practice
Land and social justice
Gender and youth
Climate change
Testimonials
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Participant, UNICEF Ethiopia, Political Economy Course
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The teaching format was great. Good intervention from the panelists and a lot of space for interaction. Keep up the excellent work.
Participant, UNICEF Ethiopia, Political Economy Course
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Loads of information to take back to assist in shaping training and operations.
Participant, USAID Somalia In-Depth Course
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Thank you, it was a very informative course especially for a newcomer to the Somalia context. I particularly enjoyed the panel discussions.
Participant, USAID Somalia In-Depth Course
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The course met my expectations. I particularly enjoyed topics of women empowerment and the role they play in Somali society. Also learning from Native Somalians themselves about their culture makes a great difference in learning about the culture.
Participant, USAID Somalia In-Depth Course
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The course was very insightful and helpful to understand the Somali community and how to better work in the country. I appreciated the range of expertise that the training availed to share from experience. The teaching format created space for participants to also add to the discussions which helped enrich the various sessions.
Participant, USAID Somalia In-Depth Course
Selected Courses
A customized programme for Church World Service staff working on the Democratic Republic of Congo examined conflict, governance, ethnicity and civilian protection, strengthening understanding of regional dynamics, peacebuilding and gender relations in protracted crises.
Over 30 bespoke courses delivered for UNICEF country teams across Eastern, Central and Southern Africa — from Angola and Burundi to Uganda and Zimbabwe — tailored to context and covering governance, conflict and service delivery to strengthen leadership and decision-making in complex environments.
Tailored courses for the UK Government (HMG) and two earlier ones for the former Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), focused on the Horn of Africa and Somalia. These courses explored state formation, governance, security, gender and regional geopolitics, strengthening political insight and contextual understanding.
A closed-door expert roundtable for the Embassy of the Netherlands examined South Sudan’s stalled transition, governance and security dynamics and the political economy of conflict. The discussion informed donor engagement and policy thinking, linking state consolidation, inequality and resilience in the face of deepening poverty and climate pressures.
If you or your organization is interested in having a bespoke RVI course, please contact us.
