Brief Introduction to REPOA

 

 

Brief Introduction to REPOA

REPOA began operating in early 1995 and is now one of the leading independent research institutions in Tanzania specialising in policy research on socio-economic and development issues.

REPOA’s research is currently conducted in Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar, with some research projects covering every district.
REPOA’s STRATEGIC PLAN FOR 2010-2014
Our Vision
To be a leading research institution in the production of knowledge to address development challenges.
Our Mission
To facilitate and undertake research, training and outreach.
Our Strategies for 2010-2014
Based on the stated mission and objectives, REPOA’s strategies are outlined as follows:
- Strategy I Develop Research Capacity
- Strategy II Facilitate and Undertake Strategic Research
- Strategy III Facilitate and Stimulate the Utilisation of Research Findings
- Strategy IV Enhance REPOA’S Capacity to Implement the Strategic Plan
REPOA’s Research Agenda is concerned with pro-poor growth and poverty reduction.
Research themes include:
- Growth and Development
- Governance
- Social Protection
Gender, Environment and Technology are cross-cutting in all the three themes.
Funding
Our primary sources of funding are from the governments of the Netherlands, Sweden, the United Kingdom and Tanzania. REPOA also receives funding from the Think Tank Initiative that is administered by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) of Canada, and from collaborative and/or commissioned work from local and international organisations.
REPOA’s Annual Plan for 2012
Please click here to access a summary of the 2012 Annual Plan and Budget.
Attachment: REPOA_Strategic_Plan_2010_-_2014-July_17-09_(14)