Since 1964
Pan African Institute for Development – East & Southern Africa
An international network of development institutes across Africa, providing action research, training, and consultancy since 1964.
Our Journey
Six Decades of Excellence
From our founding in 1964 to today, PAID-ESA has been at the forefront of African development education and research.
International Foundation
1964
PAID was created as an international association governed by Swiss law, establishing the foundation for pan-African development education.
Regional Network Expansion
1970s
Established regional institutes across Africa: Central Africa (Douala), West Africa (Buea), and East & Southern Africa (Kabwe).
Action Research Focus
1980s
Developed action research methodologies to constructively change living conditions through participatory approaches.
Transfer Research Excellence
1990s
Promoted successful initiatives in water management for arid regions and expanded consultancy services.
Training Diversification
2000s
Expanded training offerings to include long-term academic programs, short courses, and executive training.
Digital Innovation
2010s
Introduced e-learning and distance education platforms, plus tailor-made and customized training programs.
Network Strengthening
2020s
Enhanced coordination through General Secretariat offices in Yaoundé and Algiers, maintaining diplomatic status across regions.
Be Part of Our Future
Join the next generation of African development leaders and contribute to our continued legacy of excellence.
Our Mission
What We Do
Foster the economic, social, and cultural development of African countries through training, research-publication, support to rural populations, consultancy, and development projects.
Our Vision
Where We're Going
To be the preferred center for concerted, decent and sustainable development of the African continent bringing together all persons without distinction.
Our Foundation
Core Values
The principles that guide everything we do and shape our community.
Neutrality
A fundamental principle that guides our institution's mission and values.
Integrity
Maintaining the highest ethical standards in all our academic and professional endeavors.
Participation
A fundamental principle that guides our institution's mission and values.
Sustainability
A fundamental principle that guides our institution's mission and values.
Excellence
A fundamental principle that guides our institution's mission and values.
Our Purpose
To support the economic, social and cultural development of African countries through action-research, support-consultancy, and the training of African Staff to enable them to assume responsibilities at various levels with the participation of the population, in order to achieve self-development and improve their living conditions.
Our Expertise
PAID Field of Activities
Four core areas of expertise driving development impact across Africa through research, consultancy, and capacity building.
Action Research
Acting constructively to positively change the living conditions of the population through participatory approaches.
Transfer Research
Promoting successful initiatives, particularly in water management for arid regions.
Support Consultancy
Reinforcing capacities of leaders and managers in public, private institutions, and civil society.
Project Management
Designing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating technical cooperation projects in a participatory manner.
Training Programs
Comprehensive training offerings designed to build capacity and expertise across Africa.
Long-term Training
- Academic/Professional Bachelors
- Post-graduate Diploma
- Master's Degrees
Short Courses
- Advanced Training
- Executive Training
- Professional Intensive Training
- Seminars
Training Delivery Methods
Flexible training approaches to meet diverse learning needs and contexts.
In-situ Training
Training conducted at the location where it's needed
Off-campus Training
Training conducted away from the main campus
E-learning & Distance Education
Online and remote learning platforms
Tailor-made Training
Customized training programs (à la carte)
Customized Training
Specialized training designed for specific needs
PAID International Network
An international association governed by Swiss law since 1964, with regional institutes across Africa enjoying diplomatic status through headquarters agreements with host countries.
PAID Central Africa (IPD-AC)
Douala, Cameroon
PAID West Africa (PAID-WA)
Buea, Cameroon
PAID West Africa & Sahel (IPD-AOS)
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
PAID East & Southern Africa (IPD-ESA)
Kabwe, Zambia
PAID North Africa (IPD-AN)
Salé, Morocco
General Secretariat
Coordination offices in Yaoundé, Cameroon and Algiers, Morocco
Leadership Team
Meet Our Leaders
Experienced professionals and academics dedicated to advancing African development through education and research.
Dr. Franklin BABILA DOH
Regional Director
Ms CHIN LEH BIME Emma
Program and Administration Officer
Ms Bamu Sandral Binue
Volunteer Health Security, Climate change and Environmental Resilence
Ms Gwain Wendy kelly
Volunteer Paternership and Knowledge Management Assistant
Mr Yai Nelson Tam
Volunteer Agroecology and Localised Knowledge Officer
Mr. Tarh Dickson Achuo
Volunteer - Deputy Programs Coordinator
Mr. Joel Emoh
Volunteer - Digital Systems And Web Developement Officer
Our Impact
Numbers That Matter
Six decades of measurable impact in education, research, and community development across Africa.
Years of Excellence
Six decades of development impact across Africa since 1964
Regional Institutes
Central, West, East & Southern, West Africa & Sahel, and North Africa
Graduates & Trainees
Long-term and short-term training programs across all regions
Training Types
In-situ, off-campus, e-learning, and tailor-made training
Core Activities
Action research, transfer research, and support consultancy
Diplomatic Status
Headquarters agreements with host countries across Africa