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Welcome to the Institute of Policy Analysis and Research, IPAR-Rwanda

We conduct research to improve policies and impact change

We provide in-house and external capacity building services to contribute to our country’s vision to achieve a knowledge-based economy.

We organize policy dialogues to promote evidence-based advocacy

Research & Policy Analysis

we conduct research and analysis on public policies with the goal to inform proper policy…

Dialogue and Debate

organizes public policy debates in which different stakeholders discuss issue of public…

Research Capacity building

In house capacity building and providing related services on demand-based basis from…

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

Ongoing projects

PAYGO Smart System: A Technology-Driven Approach to Sustainable Energy Access in Rwanda

This is a research project being implemented by IPAR-Rwanda in collaboration with the National Council for Science and Technology (NCST). The project…

The Youth Employment and Skills (YES) program: preparation of policymakers and youth engagements

IPAR is partnering with the Partnership for Economic Policy (PEP) to conduct a study on “What Works for Youth Employment in Africa” the case study of…

Building TVET Systems for Economic Transformation and Fourth Industrial Revolution (4ir) Ready Workforce in Rwanda

This study has been implemented by IPAR-Rwanda in partnership with the African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET–Ghana), with funding from the…

Latest News

From an aspiring driver to an inspiring innovator: The TVET Journey of TUYIZERE Emmanuel

TUYIZERE Emmanuel never imagined that a simple ambition to obtain a driving license would one day turn him into one of Rwanda’s inspiring young…

Study on Rwanda TVETs calls for strengthening Skills for Economic Transformation

Kigali, Rwanda: 5 March 2026 : Policymakers, researchers, educators, development partners, and private sector leaders gathered at the Kigali…

New studies call for strengthening MSMEs and labor inspection to promote decent work in Rwanda

On November 04, 2025 the Institute of Policy Analysis and Research (IPAR-Rwanda) released two new research case study reports covering the inclusion…

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