Centre for Transformative Research and Development Trust
A bilateral institution between the Government of Kenya and the Swiss Confederation — conducting integrated research and training to advance sustainable development across arid and semi-arid lands.
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Assess ASAL resource potential through long-term integrated research.
Empower local communities through information dissemination and technology transfer.
Build human capacity in ASAL planning for government and development practitioners.
Promote sustainable land use and resource management.
Research, training, outreach, policy influencing, and consultancy — all oriented towards sustainable ASAL development.
Four research thrusts generating evidence for ASAL planning, policy, and sustainable livelihoods.
Short-term field courses and academic training at Masters, PhD, and Post-Doc levels.
Strategic communication and stakeholder engagement integrating research into policy.
Land use assessment, resource mapping, and GIS services for governments and NGOs.
Expert guidance across land use planning, hydrology, and natural resource management.
Peer-reviewed papers, reports, policy briefs, and guides from five decades of ASAL research.
Over the past years, CETRAD, in partnership with the Wyss Academy for Nature, has been working on a…
Whether you are a researcher, government partner, student, or NGO — we welcome enquiries about research, training, data access, or consultancy.
