Street KG 627 St Building 4, Kimihurura info@ipar-rwanda.org +(250) 789 099 704 Website
The Institute of Policy Analysis and Research (IPAR-Rwanda) is the leading Independent, Not-for-Profit Research and Policy Analysis Think Tank in Rwanda.
IPAR-Rwanda became fully functional in 2008 with support from the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF), Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC), and initial start-up support from the Government of Rwanda.
Vision
To become an Independent, internationally recognized Centre of Excellence in Policy Analysis and Research in Rwanda.
Mission
To enhance evidence-based Policymaking and Promote a Culture of Dialogue and Debate on Policy issues through conducting timely, relevant, high-quality Research and Public Policy Analysis to improve Policy and impact change in Rwanda.
Strategic Objectives
IPAR-Rwanda’s main strategic objectives are to:
Conduct relevant, timely, and high-quality Research and Public Policy Analysis to provide evidence-based policymaking in Rwanda.
Promote a Culture of Dialogue and Debate on Public Policy issues to influence Policy and impact change.
Build capacity to effectively undertake the tasks of public policy analysis and research in Rwanda.
Extend and deepen partnerships that will allow IPAR Rwanda to achieve its mandate
Mobilize financial resources to support and sustain IPAR-Rwanda’s strategic objectives to fully fulfil its mandate.
Values
IPAR-Rwanda’s values are:
Excellence
Integrity and honesty
Professionalism
Innovation and creativity
Teamwork
What we do
IPAR-Rwanda has three core activities:
Policy Analysis and Research
Public Policy Dialogue and Debate
Capacity Building in Research and Policy Analysis
Research Themes
IPAR’s research focuses on five major thematic areas, which include:
Economic Growth & Transformation
Environment and Natural resources
Agriculture and Rural Development
Social Development
Governance
Address
Street KG 627 St Building 4, Kimihurura
P.o Box 6005 Kigali
Tel +(250) 789 099 704
Email: info@ipar-rwanda.org
Website: www.ipar-rwanda.org
