ECA-MARG mission report on the review of the policy analysis, research and training programme of the institute of policy analysis and research (IPAR)

Abstract

Within the framework of the advisory and training services which the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) provides to African member States, intergovernmental organizations and national institutions under the United Nations Programme of Technical Assistance (UNPTA), the Executive Director of the Institute of Policy Analysis and Research (IPAR), Nairobi (Kenya), invited the ECA-MRAG Senior Regional Adviser in Macro-Economics and Policy Reforms to visit the Institute with a view to reviewing its policy analysis, policy research and training programmes and also initiating collaboration in these areas between the institution and UNECA. To accomplish the objective of the mission, the Regional Adviser examined the relevant background materials and documentation on IPAR1s conception and mission, held extensive discussions with the Executive Director and Research Fellows on the policy analysis and research programmes, reflected on the training and capacity building activities of the Institute and held discussions with the Director of Planning in the Ministry of Planning and National Development, with a view to enhancing dialogue between IPAR and the decision-makers and the different stakeholders