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PAN AFRICAN INSTITUTE FOR DEVELOPMENT Regional Institute For West Africa
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Pan-African Institute for Development – West Africa (PAID-WA) — Overview

The Pan-African Institute for Development – West Africa (PAID-WA) is a model African development institute and non-governmental organization dedicated to training, research, consultancy, and capacity building to support sustainable development across West Africa and the African continent.

PAID-WA is part of the broader Pan African Institute for Development (PAID) network — an international association created in 1964 with a mandate to strengthen Africa’s economic, social, and cultural development through education, action-oriented research, and professional support services.

Pan African Institute for Development International

A model African Institute in the area of development, one that trains intermediate and senior development agents and respects the values of democracy, humanity, equity, social justice, good governance and human rights.

Vision of the International Association

The vision of the Association is to be a reference Centre for concerted, decent and sustainable Economic, Social and Cultural development of the African continent bringing together in every country all persons without distinction of race, nationality religious origin, or belief and the Association shall accept no gifts, grants or contributions from any public or private institution which is subject to a condition contrary to its political and religious neutrality (See Article 2 of the statute of the Association)

Mission of the International Association

The mission of the International Association is to foster the economic, social, and cultural development of the African countries through:

  • Training African officials using all legal means at its disposal, to enable them assume responsibilities at various levels, in other to achieve self –development and improve their living conditions
  • Research-publication to assist in the satisfaction of African people’s needs.
  • Support for the African populations living on the field.
  • Consultancy in development issues in Africa.
  • Development projects in Africa.

Programs & Activities

PAID-WA offers a range of academic and professional programs, including:

  • Undergraduate degrees in business management, environment and agriculture, and social work.
  • Postgraduate diplomas and Master’s degrees in sustainable development, peace and conflict management, finance, innovation and entrepreneurship, and regional planning.
  • Certificates and short courses on technical competencies and professional skills.
  • Practical internships integrated into many programs to reinforce real-world experience.
Approach & Impact

PAID-WA emphasizes practical training and field-oriented research, drawing on experienced faculty and a network of external consultants. The institute supports governments, civil society, and private-sector actors in implementing effective development strategies.

Location & Reach

Main campus: Buea, South-West Region, Cameroon.

Regional influence: Primarily serves English-speaking West African countries and collaborates across the continent.

Contact Us At

Buea Regional Office

P.O.Box133, Buea
South West Region, Cameroon
Tel: (237) 233323415/675090512
/ 672784168
E-mail: info.wa@paidafrica.org

Bamenda Learning Support Centre

P.O. Box 107 SONAC Street - Bamenda
Tel: (237) 677426505
E-mail: bda.wa@paidafrica.org

Yaounde Learning Support Centre

Etoug-ebe Adjacent Peace Home - Yaounde
Tel (237) 674728526 / 677135891
E-mail: yde.wa@paidafrica.org

Douala Learning Support Centre

P.O. Box 4078 Bassa-Douala
Tel (237) 694009420 / 676774806 / 677340401
E-mail: dla.wa@paidafrica.org

Core Values
  • ✔ Neutrality — Politically and religiously impartial.
  • ✔ Excellence — High academic and professional standards.
  • ✔ Professionalism — Ethical and competent training and consultancy.
  • ✔ Field orientation — Practical application of development theory.

For more Information Contact:

Buea Regional Office

P.O.Box133, Buea
South West Region, Cameroon
Tel: (237) 233323415/675090512
/ 672784168
E-mail: info@paid-wa.org

Bamenda Learning Support Centre

P.O. Box 107 SONAC Street - Bamenda
Tel: (237) 677426505
E-mail: bda.wa@paidafrica.org

Yaounde Learning Support Centre

Etoug-ebe Adjacent Peace Home - Yaounde
Tel (237) 674728526 / 677135891
E-mail: yde.wa@paidafrica.org

Douala Learning Support Centre

P.O. Box 4078 Bassa-Douala
Tel (237) 694009420 / 676774806 / 677340401
E-mail: dla.wa@paidafrica.org