Who Are We
Institute of Politics, Innovations and Strategies in Africa (IIPSA)
IIPSA is an African Research and Learning Hub working on the challenges and areas of innovation management, entrepreneurship and sustainable development policies in Africa.
IIPSA helps African talent and workforce to build the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in our interconnected world. Partnering with top African and international universities, global corporations and organizations.
IIPSA implements professional development, research and training programs that improve lives, strengthen communities and promote sustainable, economic, and social development
Mission :
To harness Africa's human capital and drive transformative change by empowering African talent through research, training, and strategic policy innovation :
- Identifying and Training African Talents
- Conducting and supporting policy relevant researches that meet the needs of the local populations and institutions
- Creating a sustainable learning and research environment to empower responsible African leaders who transform business and society
Vision :
To become the premier center of research and learning that transforms innovation, entrepreneurship, and development policy for a prosperous and sustainable Africa
Strategic Objective :
Enhancing Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship : Equip African professionals, entrepreneurs, and institutions with the knowledge and tools necessary to create, manage, and scale innovative solutions that address key developmental challenges.
Driving Sustainable Development : Develop research-driven policies and strategies that address sustainability in sectors such as energy, infrastructure, agriculture, and digital transformation.
Building Human Capital : Through collaborative education and training programs, build a skilled workforce capable of driving economic growth and fostering inclusive development
Fostering Strategic Partnerships : Partner with universities, governments, and corporations to advance joint research initiatives and development projects aimed at solving Africa's most pressing issues
Values :
Independence as a governance principle : We believe in intellectual freedom and we are autonomous in our financial, institutional, academic planning and decision-making process.
Closeness to the local and international Partners : We Partner with top Africans and international universities, global corporations and organizations to explore and disseminate management and business knowledge ; we believe in the role of entrepreneurship as a force for developing our continent
Rigour and relevance in teaching and research : We encourage diversity in research and teaching methods; we believe that no thought or methodology is predominating; rigour and academic discipline are the most important
Entrepreneurial spirit : We are willing to experiment and innovate; we are ready to take risks and manage the results of our actions
