Institute for research and application of development methods (Iram)

Established in 1957, IRAM (Institut de Recherches et d’Applications des Méthodes de développement) is an association dedicated to international cooperation, aiming to foster a more equitable society through sustainable development. By integrating diverse expertise with a steadfast commitment to professional and ethical standards, IRAM addresses complex development challenges across the globe.

IRAM Development

As the consulting arm of the association, IRAM Development offers a comprehensive suite of services in international cooperation, encompassing:

• Diagnostics and Feasibility Studies: Conducting thorough assessments to inform project design and implementation.
• Methodological Advice and Support: Providing tailored guidance to enhance project methodologies.
• Evaluation: Assessing the impact and effectiveness of development initiatives.
• Network Development: Facilitating collaborations among diverse stakeholders.
• Implementation of Development Actions: Executing projects that drive sustainable change.
• Monitoring and Evaluation Systems: Establishing frameworks to track progress and outcomes.
• Capitalization: Documenting and sharing lessons learned to inform future endeavors.
• Training: Building capacities through targeted educational programs.

Areas of Expertise

IRAM Development’s multidisciplinary team, comprising agronomists, economists, sociologists, business managers, and specialists in territorial and institutional development, operates across various domains:

• Value Chains, Markets, and Small Enterprises: Enhancing market access and competitiveness for small producers.
• Rural Activity Systems and Producer Organizations: Strengthening the resilience and productivity of rural livelihoods.
• Finance and Microfinance Systems: Developing inclusive financial services to support economic growth.
• Irrigated Agriculture: Promoting efficient water management practices for agricultural sustainability.
• Local Development and Decentralization: Empowering local entities to drive their development agendas.
• Training and Vocational Integration for Youth: Facilitating pathways for young people into the workforce.
• Livestock Rearing, Pastoralism, and Pastoral Water Works: Supporting pastoral communities through tailored interventions.
• Environment, Natural Resources, and Climate Change: Addressing environmental challenges to safeguard natural resources.
• Food and Nutritional Security: Ensuring access to sufficient and nutritious food for all.
• Social Protection: Implementing measures to reduce vulnerability and enhance social welfare.
• Gender: Promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment in all initiatives.
• Agricultural and Regional Integration Policies: Shaping policies that foster agricultural development and regional cooperation.

Organizational Structure

IRAM Development is organized into three technical departments:

1. Actors, Territories, and Resources: Focusing on the interplay between stakeholders and their environments.
2. Actors, Activity Systems, and Value Chains: Analyzing and enhancing production systems and market linkages.
3. Actors, Public Policies, and Evaluation: Assessing and influencing policy frameworks to support development objectives.

These departments are supported by dedicated teams overseeing administrative and financial services, computing support, communications, and service proposals, ensuring a cohesive and efficient approach to international cooperation.