Institute for Research and Policy Integration in Africa (IRPIA)
We are a pan-African think tank serving as a hub for the fusion of evidence-based research with pressing public policy issues
IRPIA’s core objectives
At IRPIA, our core values define who we are and guide our work
IRPIA’s mission is premised on the understanding that public policies on issues such as security and peace, environmental sustainability, public health, education, migration, governance, just to name a few, need to be based on evidence-based knowledge which often comes out cutting edge academic research.
Promote African knowledge
promote African knowledge production with a special emphasize on evidence-based research and its policy use, especially in the areas of security and peacebuilding, environmental sustainability and resilience, and education and public health.
Disseminate
disseminate evidence-based research findings in ways that are useful for policy makers and practitioners
Be a hub
be a hub for researchers/scholars, policy experts, trainers, and international students interested in African issues
Integration
support the integration of academic evidence-based research and policy issues in Africa
Be a resource
be a resource for policy makers and practitioners in government, international organizations, and civil society
Unraveling IRPIA's Specialized Research Focus with Expert Insights
Exploring Key Realms: Our focus on three crucial areas
- Security and Peacebuilding
- Environmental Sustainability and Resilience
- Education and Public Health.
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