1. Center Management
The management team is responsible for the scientific, strategic, and administrative governance of the center.
Director General
Responsible for the center’s strategic vision, institutional development, and international relations.
Responsibilities:
- Define strategic priorities
- Represent the center in its relations with partners
- Oversee research and expert activities
- Develop institutional partnerships
Scientific Director
The Scientific Director oversees the academic quality of the center’s work.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate research programs
- Ensure the scientific rigor of publications
- Supervise research teams
- Develop academic collaborations
2. Scientific Council
The Scientific Council serves as the center’s principal academic advisory body.
It is composed of researchers, university professors, and experts recognized in their respective fields.
Responsibilities of the Scientific Council
The Scientific Council:
- Approves scientific priorities
- Ensures the methodological quality of research
- Advises management on research programs
- Contributes to the center’s academic credibility
Typical Composition
The Scientific Council may include:
- University professors
- Social science researchers
- Public policy experts
- Development specialists
- Researchers affiliated with international institutions
3. Advisory Board (Strategic Advisory Council)
The Advisory Board brings together distinguished individuals from:
- Academia
- Public institutions
- International organizations
- The private sector
Role of the Advisory Board
The Advisory Board:
- Advises management on strategic priorities
- Contributes to the center’s international visibility
- Facilitates institutional partnerships
- Supports project development
In international think tanks, such advisory boards often include:
- Former ministers
- Diplomats
- Leaders of international organizations
- International experts
4. Fellows
Fellows form the intellectual core of a think tank.
They are researchers or experts affiliated with the center to conduct research and produce analyses.
Categories of Fellows
Senior Fellows
Established researchers or experts who lead research programs.
Research Fellows
Researchers involved in producing studies, reports, and analyses.
Visiting Fellows
Researchers invited for a limited period to undertake specific research activities.
5. Associate Researchers
Associate Researchers participate in the center’s scientific activities on an occasional or project-specific basis.
They may include:
- University lecturers and researchers
- Doctoral candidates
- Sectoral experts
- Specialized consultants
They contribute in particular to:
- Research projects
- Thematic studies
- Collaborative publications
6. Research Units
The center’s scientific activities may be organized into thematic research programs or laboratories.
Example of Organizational Structure
Program 1
Economic Transformations and Development
Program 2
Governance and Public Policy
Program 3
Social Dynamics and Migration
Program 4
Human Security and Institutional Transformations
Each program is coordinated by a Program Director.
7. Expertise and Studies Unit
This unit is responsible for expert services and applied research activities.
It conducts:
- Strategic studies
- Public policy evaluations
- Institutional analyses
- Technical assistance assignments
These assignments may be carried out for:
- Public institutions
- International organizations
- Development agencies
- Foundations
8. Publications and Knowledge Dissemination Unit
This unit is responsible for disseminating the center’s research and scientific outputs.
Activities:
- Publishing research reports
- Producing policy and analytical briefs
- Organizing conferences
- Disseminating scientific publications
9. International Partnership Network
CRIDIAT may draw on a network of partners comprising:
- Universities
- Research centers
- International organizations
- Strategic studies institutes
These partnerships make it possible to:
- Develop research programs
- Organize international conferences
- Conduct collaborative projects
10. Extended Academic Community
An extended academic community may be established around the center, bringing together:
- Associate researchers
- Sectoral experts
- Doctoral candidates
- Academic partners
This community contributes to:
- Knowledge production
- Scientific exchange
- Collaborative research projects
Simplified Governance Structure
President / Director General
Scientific Director
Scientific Council
Advisory Board
Fellows / Associate Researchers
Research Programs
Expertise and Studies Unit
Publications and Knowledge Dissemination Unit