Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) is an autonomous, non-profit, civil society organization dedicated to promoting policy-oriented research and human development. Since its inception in 1979, the Institute has provided a forum for informed discussions and dialogues, with the reference points of Pakistan and Islam, on several national and international issues.
Over the past 40 years, IPS has strived to play a meaningful role in facilitating policy makers, legislators and key opinion leaders, nationally and internationally, by advising workable solutions and viable alternatives over key issues. The Institute’s applied research – which is carried under the guidance of its ‘National Academic Council’ comprising renowned academics and experts from all across the country – has yielded over 360 publications, 2000 research reports and around 1400 seminars, roundtables and conferences so far.
The Institute’s continuous efforts through IPS LEAD – its Learning, Excellence and Development Program – aims at contributing its bit in developing a knowledge economy institutional excellence and good governance in Pakistan. One of the program’s key features is the ‘Indigenizing Policy Research in Pakistan Initiative’ which provides round-the-year guidance to young aspiring researchers pursuing PhD and MPhil/MS/LLM degrees in various universities of Pakistan to select meaningful research topics to solve societal and governance issues of the country.
IPS Press – the publishing and bookselling arm of IPS – is also playing an important role in furthering the Institute’s objectives.
The task of carrying out impactful research, its outreach and generating new ideas and solutions however demands sustainable resources of numerous sorts. It is in this view that IPS is now looking to extend its work-scope by offering likeminded individuals and benefactors like you to join hands with the institute and contribute in their intellectual, financial and networking capacities.
We would like to invite you to be part of IPS’ mission to ensure original, indigenous policy research and advocacy for Pakistan, the Muslim world and the global community.
For further information, please contact outreach@ips.net.pk