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.
Our mission in to to facilitate the evolution of a participatory democracy that upholds the cardinal values of equality and justice – nationally and internationally.
Rafiq Hajat — Founder
Board Members
Ollen Mwabulunju
Board Chairman
Monalisa Gomani
Member
Justin Dzonzi
Member
Johnathan Doe
Additional Director
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
Dr. Imtiaz Ahmed
Media & Technical Head
Our Focus Area
Strengthening Democratic Institutions
Policy Research, Advocacy and Citizens’ Engagement
Promoting Cohesion, Dialogue and Peace
Grassroots Empowerment