Research Wing

The Research Wing is an essential element of the organization, and it plays a critical role in conducting research that generates evidence to guide policymaking and legislative reform. The Wing consists of five primary thematic areas, each with distinct functions that help achieve the research objectives. The research wing consists of 5 thematic areas.

The Extractives Desk

CTPD aims to promote transparency and accountability in natural resource management, influence public policy in the management of natural resources and increase the participation of citizens including women and youth in governance processes. CTPD also seeks to enhance the benefits of mining activities to host communities by improving legislation

Legal Desk

CTPD analyses proposed and existing legislation and policies to determine their impact on trade and development across various economic sectors, as well as public finance.

Public Finance Management

CTPD monitors and tracks the utilization of public revenue, generating empirical evidence to influence fiscal and monetary policy, and overall economic governance

Trade and Development Desk

CTPD is committed to contributing to equitable trade and tax policy formulation and monitoring at the national, regional, and international levels. Under this thematic area, CTPD actively and innovatively seeks to promote trade policies that ensure social and economic justice by generating evidence through studies and policy briefs.

Climate Change and Environment Desk

CTPD aims to generate evidence and produce insights into policies that can improve adaptation, mitigation, and resilience to climate

Advocacy and Campaigns Wing

The Wing works to complement the research Wing by disseminating evidence generated from research, as well as facilitating for various interface engagements with experts and select stakeholders on research and other topical research related issues. The Advocacy and Campaigns Wing also works with the Communications and Media unit to ensure that visibility of CTPD work is made manifest on various platforms including radio, TV, social media, and including professional platforms like LinkedIn. Furthermore, to effectively carry out its mandate, CTPD through the Communications and Media unit provides support to the implementation of all other advocacy and campaigns work.

Finance and Administration Wing

The Finance and Administration Wing manages CTPD's administrative and financial operations, ensuring the organization sustainably achieves its goals while maintaining the confidence of donors, stakeholders and employees. This Wing encompasses the Human Resource and Administration Unit, which focuses on managing the organization's most valuable assets, its people and the Fundraising Unit, which leads resource mobilization efforts to secure funding for CTPD's operations and activities.