About the Institute
The Institute for Policy Interaction (IPI), Malawi, is an independent and autonomous policy think tank established and registered in 2001 under the company limited by guarantee. The organization aims to promote good governance through an interactive approach to policy issues.
Over the years, IPI has earned public trust and confidence in influencing public policy by the executive and legislative branches of government, civil society, and the people. IPI has been involved in many critical strategic areas of democracy and development, such as strengthening democratic institutions, policy research, advocacy and grassroots empowerment, promoting unity, dialogue and peace and mitigating conflicts.
Rafiq Hajat — Founder
Our mission is to facilitate the evolution of a participatory democracy that upholds the cardinal values of equality and justice—nationally and internationally.
Board Members
Ollen Mwabulunju
Board Chairman
Monalisa Gomani
Member
Justin Dzonzi
Member
Mabvuto Bamusi
Member
Technical Team
Dr Nandin Patel
Co-founder & Executive Director
Praise Mwenegamba
Program Officer
Richard Kusseni
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Romana Gaffar
Research Officer
Joseph Dumbula
Communications Officer
International Advisory Team
Professor Michael Wahman is a distinguished Associate Professor at Michigan State University’s Department of Political Science, renowned for his expertise in elections, democracy, and representation. With a primary focus on Africa, his impactful research highlights strategies for fostering free and fair elections in newly democratized nations. Passionate about equitable and meaningful representation, he explores how electoral democracy empowers citizens. His groundbreaking work on political regionalism enriches understanding of its influence on elections and governance. Professor Wahman earned his Ph.D. in Political Science from Lund University, Sweden.
International Research Support
Sonali Campion
Sonali Campion is a doctoral researcher at the University of East Anglia, UK.
Dr Imtiaz Ahmed
Guest Faculty at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh, India.
Our Focus Area
Strengthening Democratic Institutions
Policy Research, Advocacy and Citizens’ Engagement
Promoting Cohesion, Dialogue and Peace
Grassroots Empowerment