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The Institute for Policy, Advocacy, and Governance
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What IPAG Does

As a non-partisan, independent and international think tank, IPAG is committed to advancing broader understanding of critical issues affecting the world at large as well as nations and regions having a stake on those issues. IPAG takes a holistic approach towards adoption of policies and programs by facilitating an interactive and consultative process for the stakeholders so that the engagement is open, transparent, and participative.

Research

Advocacy and Communication

Consultancy and Technical Support

Stakeholder Engagement and Dialogue

Capacity Building

Institutional Linkages

Research

IPAG conducts research to enable evidence-based decision-making by policy makers and stakeholders. The research entails combining qualitative and quantitative methods and adoption of a multi-disciplinary approach. The studies have a practical focus with orientation towards providing feasible solutions to real-world problems and challenges. Through research collaboration with suitable international counterparts, IPAG facilitates dissemination of knowledge, skills, and capabilities. Adhering to the international best practices, IPAG’s research is compliant with the expected highest levels of academic excellence and professional competence.

Advocacy and Communication

During the digital age and social media platforms, dissemination of information is as critical as is the timely access to reliable data and quality analysis. Issues that merit building awareness across a wide spectrum of diverse stakeholders need well-crafted advocacy strategies to activate public engagement. Keeping that in mind, IPAG engages in both on and off-line advocacy and communication platforms. From connecting stakeholders through seminars, workshops, and social media platforms to publications in well respected and influential international media outlets, IPAG has a very active advocacy focus and the required communication tools to drive the message forward across the globe. IPAG’s Knowledge Series Publications has garnered scholarly contributions by global experts in respective fields that further propagate its advocacy initiatives.

Consultancy and Technical Support

IPAG offers consulting services and technical support to diverse clientele which includes development partners, multilateral organizations, governmental agencies, and the private sector. The projects include research, advocacy, dialogue, and capacity-building in thematic areas like trade and economic development, climate change, energy transition, green growth, digital transformation, cyber security & technology, regional cooperation & integration, international relations and strategic affairs, etc. IPAG has a well-qualified team of sector specific and project management experts specializing in result-oriented project implementation, management, monitoring & evaluation, outcome mapping, knowledge management, and outreach & dissemination.

Stakeholder Engagement and Dialogue

In a highly interconnected world with seamless communication among the global citizenry, the importance of stakeholder engagement through meaningful dialogue can hardly be overemphasized. IPAG believes in the merit of adopting multi-disciplinary approaches in resolving issues that are inherently complex in nature. By providing platforms to diverse stakeholders, IPAG facilitates dialogues that are inclusive and participative. The objective is to generate a sense of ownership and collectivism in addressing issues and challenges that have effects across a broad spectrum of socio-economic and geopolitical parameters.

Capacity Building

IPAG is dedicated to providing comprehensive capacity building and training programs aligned with its broader institutional goals. These programs are designed for diverse sectors, from training managers and energy specialists in cross-border energy trade to equipping young professionals with the tools to address Fourth Industrial Revolution challenges. The goal of IPAG’s capacity building initiatives is to impart knowledge and training techniques to both policymakers and practitioners, ensuring seamless alignment between policy development and implementation.

Institutional Linkages

By pooling the intellectual resources of IPAG’s global counterparts and synergizing the unique value proposition of each partner with its own, IPAG has effectively widened its global knowledge resource base as well as its ability to tap into the best practices around the world. From the leading international think tanks to the premium research centers around the world and top notch knowledge outfits, the depth and breadth of IPAG’s institutional linkages has fueled its phenomenal growth within such a short time.