Call for Papers

Upcoming Events

National Think Workshop

Policy Gaps in the Implementation
of the New Constitution in Kenya
 

25 August 2011

Call for Papers

The Institute of Policy Analysis and Research (IPAR) is an independent, indigenous and non-partisan private organisation established in 1994. It is a non-profit body mandated to conduct evidence-based social science policy analysis and research and training, with the aim of improving human welfare. IPAR shares its policy findings with the government of Kenya, its development partners, private sector and the civil society. IPAR is inviting papers for presentation during the Think Workshop. 

1. The authors should submit an Abstract of not more than 500 words . 
2. Abstracts should be submitted electronically to info@ipar.or.ke and copied to ponge@ipar.or.ke before 15 July 2011.   
3. The deadline for submission of accepted papers is 12 August 2011.  
4. The Think Workshop is scheduled for  Thursday, 25 August 2011. 

Late submissions will not be accepted whatsoever.  For detailed information kindly  Download

  

National Think Workshop - Background Information 

Knowledge for policy, generally known as evidence-based policy should be based on systematic evidence; that is, research-based evidence. We adopt a very general, though widely accepted, definition of research as ‘any systematic effort to increase the stock of knowledge.’ The value of knowledge in directing policy cannot be overemphasized. Evidence we are dealing with in our particular case, include critical investigation and evaluation, theory building, data collection, analysis, and codification related to development policy and practice. It also includes action research and self-reflection by practitioners orientated towards the enhancement of direct practice. Download

Past Events

Awuor Ponge (in cap) receiving copies of the publication, "2009 Situation Analysis of Children, Young People and Women in Kenya" from Prof. Jackline Oduol, the Secretary in charge of Children Affairs, Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Development, during the launch at the Sukhi Villa Conference Centre, Maseno University in Kisumu City.

Awuor Ponge, the IPAR Representative (left), with Prof. Jackline Oduol (centre), the Secretary in charge of Children Affairs, Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Development; and Jacinta Murgor of the National Council for Children Services (NCCS) during tea break.

Mind the Gap: From Evidence to Policy Impact (Cuernavaca, Mexico June 15-17,2011)

Awuor Ponge (Right), the IPAR Representative at the ‘Mind the Gap: From Evidence to Policy Impact” Conference held at the National Institute for Public Health (Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública) in Cuernavaca, Mexico from 15 – 17 June 2011.  At the centre is the Executive Director of the International Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3ie), Prof. Howard White and on the left is Mr. Abdul Muwanika from the Prime Minister’s Office, Uganda.

Awuor Ponge (Second from left), the IPAR Representative pose for a photo with other participants during a sessions break at the ‘Mind the Gap: From Evidence to Policy Impact” Conference held at the National Institute for Public Health (Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública) in Cuernavaca, Mexico from 15 – 17 June 2011.

Latest Publication

IPAR Management and its fraternity is pleased to share with you about our latest publication titled  'Public Expenditure Tracking of Secondary Education Bursary Scheme in Kenya.' By Lineth N. Oyugi. Download Abstract

Discussion Paper 115/2011

The publication is available to all interested public in our Nairobi offices, at Norfolk Towers, Harry Thuku Road/Kijabe Street. Tel.(+) 254 20 2251179 Read more

From the Ground Up: Improving Government Performance with Independent Monitoring Organizations

Kosack, Stephen and Courtney Tolmie, and Charles C. Griffin. (2010) ''From the Ground Up: Improving Government Performance with Independent Monitoring Organizations.'' Washington D.C., Results for Development Institute Download

Using Public Expenditure Tracking Surveys to Monitor Projects and Small-Scale Programs: A Guidebook.'' Washington D.C: World Bank.

Koziol Margaret and Tolmie, Courtney (2010) ''Using Public Expenditure Tracking Surveys to Monitor Projects and Small-Scale Programs: A Guidebook.'' Washington D.C: World Bank. download full report

Urban Livelihoods, Institutions and Inclusive Governance in Nairobi Subtitle 'Spaces' and Their Impacts on Quality of Life, Influence and Political Rights.

Hendriks, Bob (2010). ''Urban Livelihoods, Institutions and Inclusive Governance in Nairobi
Subtitle 'Spaces' and Their Impacts on Quality of Life, Influence and Political Rights.''  Amsterdam/NL:  Vossiuspers UvA. Download Pg 226 & 346