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IPAR 11th Annual Research Conference ; stakeholders commit to join efforts to advocate for alleviating the burden of unpaid care work in Rwanda

The IPAR-Rwanda 11th Annual Research Conference of the Institute of Policy Analysis and Research, IPAR Rwanda took place on Wednesday 27th March 2024 at Kigali Marriot Hotel. The conference was held under the theme “Reducing and redistribution of the burden of Unpaid Care Work as a catalyst for inclusive national development” “We....

Date: Apr 2, 2024

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IPAR leadership commit to enhance institutional performance

The leadership of IPRA-Rwanda including Board Members and Managers have reaffirmed their commitment to tackle existing challenges in order to achieve the institution’s vision to position itself both locally and internationally. Dr. Uwizeye Odette, Chairperson of IPAR, delivering opening remarks They made the commitment during a....

Date: Oct 31, 2023

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Presentation of YEES Study Findings to the Parliament

On June 6, 2023, IPAR Rwanda researchers presented research findings on Strengthening Education And Learning Systems To Deliver A Fourth Industrial Revolution Ready-Workforce in Rwanda to the Committee on Education, Technology, Culture and Youth at the Rwandan Parliament, Chamber of Deputies. The study which focused on the....

Date: Jun 8, 2023

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Tackling Rwanda’s youth unemployment

With the increased number of young people ready for employment in Rwanda, the country faces a challenge of creating employment opportunities that will ensure the young people become productive rather than being seen as dependents. The country acknowledges that over the past two decades, formal sector job creation has worked well but....

Date: Mar 28, 2023

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Research shows impact of adult literacy project in Rwanda’s Western Province

A project aimed at providing literacy lessons and skills to adults in Rwanda’s western province has shown impressive achievements in a period of five and a half years. The project on “Fostering a social practices approach for adult literacies to improve people’s quality of life in Rwanda” was jointly implemented between October 2017 and....

Date: Feb 15, 2023

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Study recommends measures to curb smoking in Rwanda

Photo by freepik.com. Although Rwanda does not have a high number of people who smoke tobacco, a study conducted by the Institute of Policy Analysis and Research(IPAR-Rwanda) with funding from the African Capacity Building Foundation(ACBF) based in Harare, Zimbabwe, has recommended different measures to curb smoking in the country.....

Date: Jan 15, 2023

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IPAR Rwanda Organises its 10th Annual Research Conference

IPAR Rwanda’s 10th Annual Research Conference was held on 13 December 2022 at the Lemigo Hotel. The conference was held under the theme “Understanding the Impact of Covid-19 on Households and Businesses in Rwanda : Policies to Support Inclusive Growth and Economic Recovery”. It was officially opened by the Economic Advisor at the....

Date: Dec 21, 2022

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Encouraging More Women To Become Career Researchers

According to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO), women make up 30% of researchers globally, leaving most of research work to men. Although in some countries like Bolivia women make up 63% of the researchers, in some other countries, for example France and Ethiopia, female researchers....

Date: Apr 1, 2021

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Ethics and Gender Training

ANNOUNCEMENT TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC The Institute of Policy Analysis and Research (IPAR-Rwanda) in partnership with the University of Aberdeen and Kivu International with support from the International Development Research Center(IDRC) is conducting a training on Research Ethics, Gender and Data Management from 19th to 23rd October,....

Date: Oct 14, 2020

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Data collection for a baseline survey of TMEA’s interventions in Rwanda

IPAR-Rwanda is currently collaborating with TradeMark East Africa(TMEA) to conduct a baseline survey of TMEA’s interventions which are aimed at improving business environment in Rwanda through extending support to the responsible institutions such as Rwanda Standards Board(RSB), Rwanda Revenue Authority and others. Through this....

Date: Mar 3, 2020

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Bidding farewell to the outgoing BoD Chairperson

Kigali, October 9, 2019.On Monday evening, October 7, 2019, the members of the Board of Directors, Management and Staff of the Institute of Policy Analysis and Research(IPAR-Rwanda) convened at Lemigo Hotel to bid farewell to the outgoing Chairperson of the Board of Directors, Mr. Wellars Gasamagera who was recently appointed....

Date: Oct 25, 2019

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IPAR-Rwanda, University of Rwanda Sign Partnership to Strengthen Research

On Wednesday, October 23, 2019, the Institute of Policy Analysis and Research-Rwanda(IPAR-Rwanda) and the University of Rwanda(UR) signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU), taking a giant step towards building cooperation between both institutions in the areas of research and capacity building. The agreement, which was signed at....

Date: Oct 24, 2019

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Courtesy call by Canada’s High Commissioner to Rwanda

Kigali, Tuesday, September 24, 2019. On Tuesday morning, IPAR-Rwanda Executive Director Ms. Eugenia Kayitesi, received in her office Canada’s High Commissioner to Rwanda H.E Lisa Stadelbauer who was accompanied by the Head of the High Commission’s Office in Kigali, Ms. Julie Crowley. Being her first visit to IPAR-Rwanda, the High....

Date: Sep 25, 2019

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Launch of Rwanda Agriculture Finance Year Book First Edition

Documenting vital information on agriculture financing in Rwanda The Institute of Policy Analysis and Research (IPAR-Rwanda) in partnership with Access to Finance Rwanda (AFR) launched the first edition of the Rwanda Agriculture Finance Year Book at ceremony held at Park Inn by Radisson Hotel in Kigali on 31 July 2019. The Rwanda....

Date: Aug 19, 2019

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IPAR Executive Director receives Israel Ambassador to Rwanda

The Executive Director of the Institute of Policy Analysis and Research(IPAR) Ms. Eugenia Kayitesi received in her officethe Israel Ambassador to Rwanda, Amb. Ron Adam on 8 May 2019. During their meeting, Ms. Kayitesi briefed Amb. Ron about historical background of IPAR, its work and the contribution Rwanda’s leading think-tank is....

Date: May 9, 2019

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Using Research Evidence to Inform Debate on Affordable Housing in Kigali

On April 26, 2018, the Institute of Policy Analysis and Research (IPAR)-Rwanda in collaboration with the Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR) based in Nairobi, Kenya, organised the second Utafiti Sera (Research-Policy) Stakeholders’ Forum on Urban Governance and City Transformation in Rwanda, bringing....

Date: Sep 18, 2018

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6th IPAR Annual Research Conference

Ensuring biodiversity conservation and managing natural resources efficiently to achieve sustainable development is a noble act that the current generation should embrace if we are to give a challenge for the future generations to make the world even a better place to live. From forests to wild and aquatic animals, water bodies to....

Date: Feb 8, 2018

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Feedback of Imihigo Evaluation

IPAR-Rwanda was invited to present and give feedback on Imihigo evaluation in a high level meeting that brought together all Ministers, Permanent Secretaries, Governors, Mayors and Director Generals of the public entities on 21st October, 2016. The presentation that focused on the drivers and barriers on imihigo performance was made....

Date: Oct 21, 2016

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