About Institute of Policy and Development Studies
Our mandate, direction and institutional priorities.
Mandate and purpose
The Institute of Policy and Development Studies brings together postgraduate teaching, applied research and professional training in development studies, public administration and policy, monitoring and evaluation, community development and child development.
IPDS equips researchers and practitioners to analyse development challenges, strengthen programmes and policies, and support sustainable transformation in communities and institutions.
Vision and mission
Strategic pillars
Strategic pillars not yet published
This unit's strategic focus areas are being prepared.