The IIJD is an independent, not-for-profit international organization that actively advocates tackling the root causes of poverty by addressing systemic weaknesses, reforming institutions of governance, building capacity and empowering communities. With programs and initiatives based on participation, empowerment and sustainability, we treat not just the symptoms of poverty, underdevelopment, and insecurity, but confront their underlying causes. Read more....
Priorities for Africa
FINDINGS, RESOLUTIONS RECOMMENDATIONS Of the International Conference on the State of Affairs of Africa ICSAA

Despite decades of development programs, millions of Africans are still living in extreme poverty. Development efforts have too long employed relief-based strategies or short term gains while the underlying causes of poverty and other challenges we face are unaddressed: Consequently, efforts to eradicate extreme poverty in Africa have failed to make lasting impacts. Read more

African Prospect
The journal of contemporary African issues at the International Institute for Justice and Development

The African Prospect is a journal published by the International Institute for Justice and Development Inc. (IIJD) designed to foster increased discussion of the underlying causes of poverty, and enhance the debate of possible solutions.The African Prospect is committed to fostering diverse academic dialogue that draws on original research and first hand experience. To that end, in addition to scholarly work completed by academics and professionals, we encourage the contribution of both graduate and undergraduate work. Visit the AP Page to learn more...

Donate to The IIJD
To help keep the IIJD independent and continue the work many of you appreciate, please contribute now!
Headlines
Addressing the Institutional weaknesses of African States!
Slowly but surely the leadership in Africa is taking its responsibility in addressing the root causes of Africa development crisis and the persistent poverty of the continent. The IIJD has developed a very comprehensive approach to help effectively tackle the
root causes of persistent poverty in Africa by reforming the institutions and the systems of governance. The IIJD's solutions to Africa development crisis are being considered development groups in the international community and discussed throughout the continent of Africa. Currently, the IIJD is in discussions with several Africa governments to reform their institutions of governance and strengthen their justice system.

For the past months, the IIJD has established communication with the governments of Benin, Togo and Guinea for the development of fair legal frameworks and the creation of transparent, independent justice systems and the institutional space at the top necessary for development efforts that effect lasting change.

The IIJD's Formula: Justice and Development
Development is a cooperative effort that is directed at improving living conditions. For development to take place, you undoubtedly need a physical infrastructure. But more importantly, you need a legal infrastructure. The one essential ingredient that has been missing in Africa's quest for development has been justice. Read more...
Partnership: IIJD & Northeastern University to bring students in West Africa.
In partnership with Northeastern University (Boston) and Calavi University (Benin), the IIJD has developed the West Africa Cultural Exchange Program. In Benin this summer, American “students will examine West African culture and organizational responses to health, social and human rights issues. Students will also develop an in-depth understanding of change efforts through service-learning, lectures, site visits and cultural exchanges." Read more…
In the News
Position Papers and Articles
The IIJD's official position on elections:
For democracy to flourish, elections must reflect the will of the people. The IIJD requires the following factors to be present in the event of governmental elections to be acknowledged as free, fair, and legitimate. Please click here to read more.