KIPPRA and IDinsight to advance evidence-based policymaking in Kenya

2 November 2021 – IDinsight and The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) announce today that they have signed an MOU to solidify their partnership in contributing to the achievement of Kenya’s national development goals through evidence-informed public policy. The MOU signing took place on October 15.

As part of this partnership, KIPPRA and IDinsight ​​will undertake joint research and evaluations in underserved areas of interest including public finance management and programs empowering women, girls, and persons with disabilities. The research generated through this partnership will inform government institutions and their development of national policies. Together KIPPRA and IDinsight will bring data-driven approaches including machine learning and rapid, rigorous surveys to inform the government’s Public Policy Making Process (PPMP). KIPPRA and IDinsight will jointly hold technical and policy workshops to disseminate research and evaluation findings as well as organize policy seminars and conferences. 

We look forward to this partnership with IDinsight and are excited for the opportunity to jointly conduct evaluations and research that will further inform policy decisions across the country. KIPPRA is committed to Kenya’s national development goals and will continue to provide relevant support to the country’s decision-makers.

– Dr. Rose Ngugi, Executive Director, KIPPRA 

We are excited to formalize our engagement with KIPPRA. KIPPRA has a great track record of contributing to Kenya’s development by providing policy advice to the government at national and sub-national levels. IDinsight will bring our expertise in data and evidence, cutting-edge tools, and tailored support to work with KIPPRA to support government institutions.

– Frida Njogu-Ndongwe, East Africa Regional Director, IDinsight

About KIPPRA

The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis is an autonomous public think tank that provides the Government of Kenya and its stakeholders with quality policy advice in order to contribute to national development goals. KIPPRA undertakes research, policy advice and policy-related capacity building.

About IDinsight

IDinsight is a mission-driven global advisory, data analytics, and research organization that helps global development leaders maximize their social impact. We tailor a wide range of data and evidence tools, including randomized evaluations and machine learning, to help decision-makers design effective programs and rigorously test what works to support communities. We work with governments, multilateral agencies, foundations, and innovative non-profit organizations in Asia and Africa. We work across a wide range of sectors, including agriculture, education, health, governance, sanitation, and financial inclusion. We have offices in Dakar, Lusaka, Manila, Nairobi, New Delhi, Rabat and the US.