The vision of ICED is to be an active contributor to the sustainable development of Ghana and SSA. To realise its vision, ICED is committed to contribute to improve food security and the livelihoods of the population of Ghana and SSA by engaging in applied action research, relevant capacity building programmes and delivery of extension and advisory services to individuals and development stakeholders in the sub-region.

CED’s core activities revolve around fundamental research, action research, provision of extension services, design and implementation of development projects, organisation of capacity building programmes and engagement in advocacy on sustainable development issues.