The Work Programme is based on coordinated long and short term perspectives. Crucial concern with documentaion and analysis of policy regimes is also reflected in the work programme. Institutional arrangements include the development of (i) a research library (ii) the development intelligence unit to monitor and analyse the indices of development on a regular and periodic basis. The research, training and outreach activities will also be permanent functions of the center.

 Programme Staff made up of Fellows, Analysts and Trainee Analysts will research into various development policy issues both at the macro and micro levels. These research findings will therefore be disseminated through training and outreach. They are enjoined to ensure that the four perspectives: economic, socio-political, technological and cultural are intertwined through cross-functional team work to give qualitative sttrength to conclusions and recommendations of DPC.

 Current Priorities in our Programme Activities include:

1. Macro-Economic Policy Management
2. Fiscal Reforms
3. Integrating the Formal and Informal Sectors in Economic and Socio-Political Development
4. Governance - Public and Corporate
5. Gender and Social Development
6. Challenges of Urban Management
7. Environment and Management of Natural Resources
8. Poverty Reduction
9. Achieving the Millennium Development Goals for Nigeria