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PAN AFRICAN INSTITUTE FOR DEVELOPMENT Regional Institute For West Africa
(PAID-WA)


Academic & Professional Training at PAID-WA

All learners begin with a common two-year Higher Technical Diploma in Developement Studies (HTDDS) foundation. After HTDDS,
you choose an Academic (B/M/PhD) or a Professional/Technical pathway—both aligned
to international standards and regional needs.



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Training

Academic and professional formation oriented to employability and impact.

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Research

Action-oriented and transferred research for context-driven solutions.

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Academic Track (BMD)

  • Bachelor’s Degree: 3 years
  • Post Graduate Degree (PGD): 1 year
  • Master’s Degree: 2 years

Training Delivery Modalities

Flexible approaches to reach working professionals, communities, and partner institutions.

🏫 On-Campus (In-situ)
Regular on-site teaching and campus-based learning.
🧭 Off-Campus / Outreach
Cohorts delivered with partners and in field locations.
💻 E-Learning / Virtual
Providing online studying in any location
🧩 Distant Learning
Learn from a distance and come to campus only when necessary.