RISD has done various studies such as :

• In 2009 - Assessment of Capacity Needs of Local Institutions in Land Disputes Management
• In 2006-07 – a survey on low cost housing in the Kigali City Council.
• In 2005-06 – a survey on the impact of the new land policy
• In 2001-3 – a survey on women and land;
• In 1999 - a survey on land use and villagisation