Center for Economic Policy and Development Research

Welcome to Centre for Economic Policy and Development Research (CEPDeR)

Given the current state of the Nigerian nation and many other African countries, Covenant University is proffering workable solutions to facilitate economic development in the continent. This role is being achieved through the concerted and coordinated research activities in the Centre for Economic Policy and Development Research (CEPDeR) – an offshoot of the Department of Economics and Development Studies at Covenant University. CEPDeR is a world-class hub and innovative platform for evidenced-based economic policy research and consultancy. CEPDeR’s development research initiatives are strategically articulated, coordinated, and executed.

 

OVERVIEW

CEPDeR has two focal points of applied thematic research and analysis:

  • economic policy
  • development

As such, research endeavours entail inclusive growth solutions to economic problems and development policy issues in all sectors of the economy – Agriculture, Manufacturing, Financial Services, Energy, Health, and Informal Sectors.

Primary Focus

CEPDeR is a hub for institutional research grants and consultancy projects because it primarily:

  • undertakes evidence-based research and analysis towards economic policy making and implementation in Africa
  • finds innovative solutions to economic issues for sustainable growth and development in key sectors of the economy.

 

Secondary Focus

The secondary focus of CEPDeR are:

  • Training and capacity development
  • Provision of consultancy services and policy suggestions in the public and private sectors
  • Providing platforms for contributing to national and global economic development discourse (like publications, seminars and conferences)

Opportunities

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CEPDeR Scholar Seminar

The Centre for Economic Policy and Development Research (CEPDeR), in collaboration with the Department of Economics and Development Studies, invites you to an insightful session in its Scholar Seminar...

CEPDeR Scholar Seminar

CEPDER is pleased to present another edition of its Scholar Seminar Series, bringing together leading academics and researchers to discuss pressing economic and development issues. This session...

Book Launch (The Palgrave Handbook on Carbon Trading in Africa)

 Location: LSE Alumni Centre, Houghton Street, London, WC2A 2AE  Date: Thursday 30th April 2026 5:30PM The London School of Economics FLIA is pleased to host the London launch of The...

Submission of Publications, Grants and Awards

Fellows are kindly requested to upload details of their publications, grants, certifications and awards using the link provided below. Please ensure that all information submitted is accurate...

CEPDeR SCHOLAR SEMINAR

The Centre for Economic Policy and Development Research (CEPDeR), in conjunction with the Department of Economics and Development Studies Covenant University are pleased to invite you to another...

CEPDeR Scholar Seminar

The Department of Economics and Development Studies and the Centre for Economic Policy and Development Research (CEPDeR) are proud to present the next installment of the CEPDeR Scholar Seminar Series...

CEPDeR’s National Budget Roundtable & Panel Discussion (NBR2025):

Theme: National Budgeting as a Critical Tool for Reducing Poverty and Inequalities Amidst Energy Transition 1. Introduction The National Budget Roundtable and Panel Discussion (NBR), organized...

2024 National Budget Roundtable & Panel Discussion

In a time of economic volatility and shifting paradigms, the study of exchange rate fluctuations in Nigeria has never been more crucial. As such this year’s annual National Budget Roundtable and Panel...