LoRDA Research Center

Love Lead Research and Data Association ‒ LoRDA
Bamenda, Cameroon

LoRDA Research Centre is a non-partisan, independent think tank located in Cameroon. Its mission is to advance social change through sound data and research evidence. Its sound data and research in education, health, economic development and governance promote the principles of limited government, individual prosperity and freedom. To translate research into policy and practice, it engages with policy and opinion leaders through the dissemination of research evidence, publications and advocacy. Established in 2019, it aims to conduct and promote sound policy research to support public policies that enable all Africans to prosper in a strong, free, fair and sustainable economy.

Contact details

Website:
https://lorda-researchcenter.org/

Address:
Mile 6 Nkwen, Bamenda, Cameroon

Country:
Cameroon

Sub-region:
Central Africa

Areas of focus

Geographics of focus
Cameroon, Africa
Operating languages
English , French

Organisation details

Business model
Non-profit
Institutional affiliations
No affiliation
Year founded
2019
Age (years)
LoRDA Research Center
 6
Cameroon average
 9
Global average
 32
Founded by
Founders: Ndamsa Dickson Thomas, Mbiydzenyuy Courage Sevidzem, Fossong Derrick, Forka Laurantine
Founder gender: Both male & female co-founders
Leadership
Leader(s) (2025): Dr. Mbiydzenyuy Courage Sevidzem
Leader gender: Female
Staff size
2025
LoRDA Research Center
 26
Cameroon average
 21
Global average
 88
% Female staff
2025
LoRDA Research Center
 31%
Cameroon average
 26%
Global average
 50%
% Female researchers
2025
LoRDA Research Center
 25%
Cameroon average
 22%
Global average
 47%

Organisational performance

Publications
2024
LoRDA Research Center
 2
Cameroon average
 3
Global average
 58
Financials
2024
LoRDA Research Center
 $57,920
Cameroon average
 $57,920
Global average
 $9,442,724

Data notes

Last updated: 05/09/2025
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : OTT reviewed
Data sources consulted: Information supplied by organisation, Organisation´s website
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