The Research Institute
for Mindanao Culture (RIMCU) is the research arm of Xavier University,
Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. It was founded by Rev.
Francis C. Madigan, S.J., Ph. D.
RIMCU’s mandate is the pursuit of high quality
social science, to advance the development of the Philippines
in general and Mindanao in particular. RIMCU researches represent
a wide range of social science perspectives: sociology, demography,
anthropology , economics, and political science.
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VISION
A developed and dynamic Mindanao and a better life and
richer culture for all its people, including small farmers
and fisherfolks, the Lumad and the urban poor. |
OBJECTIVES
- To pursue professional, holistic an multidisciplinary
investigation of the human dimensions of development;
- To provide training programs for junior and senior-level
personnel who are interested in research techniques, statistical
analysis and computer applications;
- To promote the exchange and dissemination of social
science findings through various outreach activities, such as
meetings, conferences and research publications;
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- To offer consultancy and advisory services concerning
current issues, research techniques, training programs and development
projects to various governmental and non-governmental agencies;
and
- To establish linkages with the other non-governmental
organizations in order to encourage and expand cooperation and
collaborative endeavors in addressing urgent issues of human development.
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
A. Research
RIMCU has successfully completed more than 400 research
projects which were funded locally, nationally and internationally
on such topics as:
- Demographic studies ( fertility, mortality,
migration, urbanization, family planning, aging);
- Sociological, economic and cultural factors involved
in the development process;
- Health, nutrition, medical and epidemiology research;
- Women and women issues;
- Issues of governance and democratization;
- Studies of the Filipino family and the effects
of changes;
- Anthropological studies;
- Poverty and employment related issues;
- Ecological issues; and
- Evaluation studies.
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