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Data & Research
Methods Unit

Empowering IITA scientists with world-class data management, analytics, GIS, and statistical support across Africa.

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Open protocols, authentication where needed

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Interoperable

Formal knowledge representation standards

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Reusable

Clear licences and rich provenance metadata

Knowledge Hub

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Guides, tutorials, and FAQs built for IITA researchers at every level of expertise.

Services Portfolio

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Analytics

Data Management & Analytics

Comprehensive biometric analysis, data cleaning, validation, and predictive modelling across your full research lifecycle.

Geospatial

GIS & Remote Sensing

Expert geospatial analysis including satellite data integration, thematic mapping, crop monitoring, and spatial modelling.

Field Work

Digital Survey Design

Professional survey design and deployment with KoboToolbox and ODK for large-scale field data collection.

Compliance

Data Management Plans

DMP preparation and review fully aligned with FAIR principles and CGIAR open data policy requirements.

Reporting

Dashboards & Visualizations

Interactive dashboards and publication-ready visualizations for donors, policy makers, and stakeholders.

Training

Workshops & Training

Hands-on workshops in R, Python, QGIS, and data management for research teams across all IITA hubs.

Repository

DRMU Data Repository

Store, retrieve, and publish datasets on IITA's centralized CKAN infrastructure secure and FAIR-compliant.

Biometrics

Legacy Data Analysis

Unlock insights from historical datasets expert cleaning, curation, and advanced statistical modelling.

Support

Technical Consultation

One-on-one expert support for coding challenges, spatial analysis, or experimental design questions.

1,200+Projects Supported
6African Hubs Covered
48 hrsAvg Response Time
100%FAIR Compliant Output
Testimonials

What Researchers Say

Trusted by scientists across IITA's pan-African network of research hubs.

“DRMU transformed how our team manages field trial data. The biometric support alone saved us weeks of analysis time. Outstanding professional service from a world-class team.”

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Dr. Adewale Ogunbayo
Crop Improvement Scientist
Ibadan, Nigeria

“The GIS team delivered exceptional spatial analysis for our climate impact project. Highly professional and deeply knowledgeable in satellite data processing and thematic mapping.”

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Dr. Fatima Al-Rashid
GIS & Remote Sensing Lead
Nairobi, Kenya

“DRMU's data management plans helped us achieve full FAIR compliance for a major CGIAR initiative. Their templates and review process are invaluable for any research project.”

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Prof. Jean-Baptiste Kamara
Agricultural Economist
Yaoundé, Cameroon

“The Knowledge Base and training workshops have significantly upskilled our entire team. The R and Python resources are among the best materials I have encountered anywhere.”

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Dr. Chinwe Okonkwo
Research Data Manager
Ibadan, Nigeria

“Quick turnaround, great attention to detail. DRMU's statistical modelling support has been pivotal for our peer-reviewed publications and grant proposals this year.”

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Dr. Mohamed Saleh
Biostatistician
Bamako, Mali

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