Empowering Institutions Through Research and Innovation

Real Link Centre for Research and Capacity Building was founded with a vision to create a sustainable future by addressing the pressing societal capacity and social knowledge acquisition and dissemination gaps towards evidence-based interventions and policy integration challenges of our time.

It was founded in 2016 as partnership between like-minded professionals in an array of fields of research and capacity building and was thereafter incorporated in 2023 as a Limited Liability Company to offer professional services.

We are your forward-thinking think tank and consulting partner dedicated to advancing sustainable development across Africa. We specialize in generating actionable knowledge and building institutional capacity to address pressing societal challenges.

We operate at the intersection of Sustainable Development Goals monitoring, evaluation, and learningPublic Policy, and Digital Governance, helping organizations navigate complex challenges with clarity, compliance, and innovation.

Our multidisciplinary expertise spans:

  • Technology for Development (ICT4D)
  • Gender and Social Inclusion
  • Climate Change and Adaptation
  • Economic Development and Livelihoods
  • Agriculture and Food Security
  • Accessibility and Mobility

We believe that knowledge is the foundation for transformative policy and practice. Through research, innovation, and strategic partnerships, we empower communities and institutions to make informed decisions that foster equitable and resilient development

Our Vision:

To be a globally recognized leader in research excellence and capacity development. We strive to empower individuals and communities and institutions through research that drives positive change, supports sustainable development, and informs effective policies for improved livelihoods.

Our Mission:

Our mission is to advance knowledge through impactful research and empower communities and partners to make informed decisions and address complex challenges by strengthen institutional frameworks through evidence-based research, strategic capacity building, and ethical digital transformation.