The Institute of Policy Analysis and Research-Rwanda is a registered independent, not-for-profit research and policy analysis Think Tank in Rwanda. It became fully functional in 2008 with the support of African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF ) and International Development Research Center (IDRC) with initial start up support from the Government of Rwanda.

Vision

“To become an internationally recognized Centre on Policy Research on Rwanda”

Mission

To Enhance evidence based policy making and promote dialogue and a culture of debate on policy issues in Rwanda through conducting Timely, Relevant High quality Public Policy Analysis and Research.

Aims
•To be recognized internationally as the leading centre for carrying out public policy research on Rwanda in economic transformation, rural development, social welfare and social order and citizen engagement;

•To be recognized for carrying out research and policy analysis of the highest international standard in economic transformation rural development, social welfare and social order and citizen engagement;

•To be recognized for the outstanding contribution we make to informing evidenced informed policy in Rwanda and the region more broadly in economic transformation rural development, social welfare and social order and citizen engagement our four thematic areas.