Vision, Mission and Core Values

Our Vision

To be a leading African institute for transformative research, innovation, and education in sustainable and inclusive rural development.

Our Mission

To provide an interface between the University and rural communities that advances rural prosperity through innovation, cutting-edge research, education, and impactful community engagement, while strengthening the capacity of rural development actors and institutions.

Core Values

Leadership in Innovation and Technology.

We endeavour to maintain and strengthen our position as the premier rural development institute in the country leading in generating and exchanging new knowledge in innovation and technology, and offering service to government, industry and society.

Culture of Excellence

We strive to be the best and maintain a commitment to continuously improve upon our status in all our undertakings - research, teaching, entrepreneurship and service - for the development of society.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity for All

We ensure an environment of understanding and respect for cultural diversity and equal opportunity among students and staff. We uphold academic freedom in our quest to advance the frontiers of knowledge and in our attempt to attain self-development.

Integrity and Stewardship of Resources

We are dedicated to exhibiting the highest standards of professional ethics and integrity, efficient utilisation of resources and a culture of accountability and responsibility in all our operations.

Community-Centered Engagement and Investment for Rural Prosperity

We believe that rural communities are endowed with abundant resources and have rich heritage. We seek to work with and for people living in rural areas to navigate the challenges they face and explore the available opportunities to achieve a prosperous future. We do this through transformative and impactful research, teaching and extension services in partnership with development actors.