Research & Policy Analysis
we conduct research and analysis on public policies with the goal to inform proper policy…
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Dialogue and Debate
organizes public policy debates in which different stakeholders discuss issue of public…
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Research Capacity building
In house capacity building and providing related services on demand-based basis from…
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The IPAR-Rwanda is the leading independent, not-for-profit research and policy analysis think tank in Rwanda. It became fully functional in 2008 with the support of the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) and International Development Research Centre (IDRC). We conduct research in five thematic areas namely: Economic Development, Social Development, Environmental and Natural Resources Management, Agriculture and Rural Development and Governance

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Ongoing projects

Decent work and Social protection in Rwanda

IPAR Rwanda and ENABEL signed a Five-year Grant Agreement (2023-2026) under the ENAEBL’s program “Social Protection Intervention in…

The Influence and Contribution of Co –Curricular and Extra Curricular Activities on Youth Employability

This is a research project being implemented by IPAR-Rwanda, funded by MasterCard Foundation.  It involves a comprehensive review of…

UTAFITI SERA (Research-Policy Community) project on urban Governance in Rwanda

In collaboration with the Partnership for African Social Governance Research (PASGR), IPAR Rwanda is implementing a research project on…

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Latest News

IPAR Rwanda leadership renews commitment to enhance institutional competitiveness

IPAR-Rwanda leadership has committed to invest required efforts for the institution to maintain and increase its influence and competitiveness in the…

IPAR-Rwanda and AKADEMIYA2063 partner to drive evidence-based policymaking and capacity development in Rwanda

KIGALI, March 7, 2025 – AKADEMIYA2063 and the Institute of Policy Analysis and Research (IPAR)- Rwanda have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…

UTAFITI SERA house convening in Nyagatare District to address urban governance challenges

The Institute of Policy Analysis and Research (IPAR Rwanda), in collaboration with the Partnership for African Social Governance Research (PASGR),…

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