Our Mission

The Public Policy and Research Institute of Zimbabwe (PPRIZ) is an autonomous Public policy and research institute established in the year 2010 by a Deed of Trust. PPRIZ a non-profit making organisation based in Zimbabwe. PPRIZ endeavours to influence civic and public discourses in Zimbabwe on public policy driven by timely empirical research. PPRIZ will provide an open discussion platform for both aspiring and established Zimbabwean Scholars and Academics to research and engage with social, economic and political issues impacting the country.

OUR MISSION

We seek to improve public policy in Zimbabwe by generating research, providing insight and influencing debate on current and emerging policy issues facing Zimbabweans and their governments.

OUR PURPOSE

We bring together the worlds of research and public policy to improve the lives of Zimbabweans.

OUR VALUES

We are INDEPENDENT
We believe the credibility of our research hinges on safeguarding our independence and editorial control across all our activities. We are transparent about who supports us financially.

We are NATIONAL
We seek to address policy issues of importance to all Zimbabweans and to be relevant to governments at all levels. We examine ways to improve intergovernmental relations in Zimbabwe.

We are EVIDENCE-BASED
The way we conduct our research is open-minded and meets the highest standards of methodological integrity and rigour. We verify our findings through peer review and/or consultations with experts.

We are COLLABORATIVE
The Institute thrives on its relationships with partners from multiple sectors. We regularly convene conversations with outside experts to help advance understanding around key issues and to build productive networks. Much of what we publish is done in collaboration with external researchers, writers and practitioners, who work with us to help inform public policy.

We are INCLUSIVE
The PPRIZ seeks to reflect the diversity of Zimbabwean society by including a wide range of voices in the work that it undertakes. We are also committed to removing systemic barriers to inclusion so that equity-seeking groups are part of important public policy conversations.

We are KNOWLEDGE MOBILIZERS
We work to unlock knowledge so that policy-makers, decision-makers and all Zimbabweans can gain access to it. We use clear language, encourage dialogue and deploy various means of dissemination to help with this mobilisation.