Institute for Governance Reform
IGR is an independent think-tank organization and research team that works with civil society organizations, international partners, and government to reform public policy in Sierra Leone. Our approach to research ensures reliable, credible data that is backed by rigorous research methods informed by international best practices.
IGR’s independence enables us to take an unbiased, flexible, and long-term view of issues shaping national development. Our approach is both catalytic and transformative, driving forward institutional reforms.
Beyond conducting research, IGR staff members provide training, coaching, and mentoring to partners and stakeholders involved in the public policy process.
IGR’s team consists of a diverse set of backgrounds, including social scientists, lawyers, finance professionals, and communication specialists. We maintain a readily available team of researchers and research assistants from all ethnic groups and regions of Sierra Leone.
HOW WE MEASURE OUR PERFORMANCE
Over the last two years, we have strengthened our processes for monitoring and tracking the outcomes of our work – helping to inform future strategy and building the evidence base to demonstrate the importance of homegrown policy-oriented research to the economy, national stability and institutional change.
OUR FOCUS AREAS
Democratic Governance and Reform
Activities aimed at using elections and citizen voice to create political will for economic reforms and practices that support equitable distribution of growth benefits
Institutional Integrity and Systems Accountability
Activities that promote transparency, enforce Institutional accountability, build public confidence in the state’s capacity to manage public resources effectively as well as enhance capabilities of marginalized and vulnerable populations to participate equally in economic growth processes
Private Sector Growth and Innovation for Development
To promote increased private sector participation in public service delivery, improve private sector integrity, and promote innovation for development
State Capture and Narrative Disruption
To expose and dismantle elite networks that distort public policy for private gain and build alternative narratives to support inclusive state-building
Evidence-driven research and Policy Influence
Making complex policy issues understandable through media engagement, public dialogues, podcasts, radio, and digital platforms.
