About Us
3D (Dynamic Development Dialogue) is a research and development consulting firm that collaborates with policymakers, development practitioners, and partners in Eastern and Horn of Africa countries in their efforts to address economic, social and climate related challenges.

About Us
What We Do
We provide home for highly skilled professional researchers and practitioners from Eastern and Horn of Africa countries. Our services include evidence gathering and expert advising on informed and impactful policies, programming, and implementation. We inform, advise, and advocate for policies and actions that foster inclusive, sustainable, and impactful social transformation. Additionally, we forge partnerships with universities and other tertiary institutions to enhance the capacity of future policymakers and development practitioners. 3D was established by professionals hailing from the Eastern and Horn of Africa, all of whom are based in the region. Therefore, we serve as a repository of extensive knowledge pertaining to development within this geographical area.
MISSION AND VISION
Our vision
Our vision is to establish ourselves as a top tier consultancy firm and research institution in Eastern Africa region, playing a pivotal role in fostering inclusive and sustainable development through our commitment to high-quality research, policy development and advocacy.
Our Mission
We assemble a team of qualified professional researchers, and practitioners from the global south, harnessing their contextual knowledge and innovative approaches to inform, devise and advocate for policies and practices that align with the development priorities of Eastern African countries.
Our Core Values
Driving Change, Shaping Knowledge: Our Commitment to Social and Academic Impact with Neutrality and Excellence.
Social Impact
we ensure that our services inform policy actions that benefit the society.
Academic Impact
We are dedicated to contributing to knowledge production.
Neutrality
we uphold neutrality in our research, consulting, and advisory services.
Excellence
We ensure highest quality delivery to our clients.
Goals & Objectives
In the short-term, our goal is to develop a diverse research portfolio and create a hub for top scholars, researchers, practitioners, development partners, and governments to foster a dialogue on development and social transformation in Eastern and Horn of Africa region
In the long-term, our goal is to become a leading research and consultancy institution in development, climate change, state building and humanitarian responses, making significant impacts on policy and practice in Eastern and Horn of Africa.
Our Team
Abdirahman Edle, PhD (cand)
Ahmed Musa, PhD
(Director)
Hassan Aden, PhD
(Research Director)
Mary Mutemi
Project Manager
Ready to drive impactful change? Request a consultation today and let’s shape a sustainable future together.
Ready to drive impactful change? Request a consultation today and let’s shape a sustainable future together.
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