Ryan Maninga

Ryan is a researcher at IDI Africa with experience across social impact, sustainability, policy, and development research. His work focuses on generating evidence that helps organizations better understand complex challenges, design more responsive programs, and make informed decisions.

He contributes to research design, data collection and analysis, evidence synthesis, and knowledge translation, with an interest in turning research findings into practical insights that can inform policy, programs, innovation, and implementation.

While his work includes environment, sustainability, and climate resilience, his broader interests span development challenges affecting communities across African contexts. He is particularly interested in research that connects evidence with action and supports solutions that are practical, inclusive, and responsive to local realities.