Establishing a UNESCO Category 2 Centre is a vital step toward fostering international collaboration and advancing global development agendas. These Centres act as hubs to advance UNESCO’s goals of promoting peace and sustainable development across its key areas of competence—education, science, culture, and communication—in line with the SDGs.

Data-Pop Alliance (DPA), in partnership with UNESCO, conducted a feasibility study to evaluate the readiness and potential of a proposed institution in Nigeria to receive this prestigious designation. The study aimed to ensure the center would align with UNESCO’s global strategies and sectoral priorities while addressing the unique challenges and opportunities of the region. Our team examined the centre’s ability to contribute to international and regional goals, assessing its:

• Alignment with UNESCO’s Global Framework
• Operational and Financial Sustainability
• Excellence and Impact
• Collaborative Potential

DPA’s study delivered actionable recommendations which highlighted opportunities for innovation, cross-border collaboration, and sustainable development.