Thematic Areas

Centrep is committed to contributing to socio-economic development through research and innovation to support and strengthen positive behavior and attitude changes, policy transformation and strategic focus across key development sectors in Eastern Africa — grounded in locally informed, community-centered, and data-driven approaches.

ASAL Livelihoods

Promoting sustainable and inclusive livelihood systems in ASAL areas by
generating evidence on production systems, market access, and financial resilience —
particularly within vulnerable and informal economies at household and community levels

Climate Change & Resilience Building

Supporting climate-resilient development through the
generation and application of climate-related evidence to inform adaptation strategies,
disaster preparedness, and long-term mitigation planning

Health Promotion

Advancing public health outcomes through research and strategic partnerships, with emphasis on communicable and non-communicable diseases, mental health, nutrition, and health systems strengthening

Protection & Women Empowerment

Promoting inclusive development through research on protection systems, gender equality, and women’s empowerment, with a focus on strengthening agency, access to services, and participation in socio-economic and governance processes

Peacebuilding & Stabilization

Contributing to social cohesion and stability by analyzing conflict dynamics and supporting evidence-based approaches to peacebuilding, conflict prevention, and resilience in fragile contexts