Global Presence, Local Expertise

IPA maintains a strong presence in regions most affected by poverty. Our country offices are staffed by local experts who understand the cultural context, speak local languages, and have deep relationships with communities, governments, and partner organizations.

This local presence enables us to design contextually appropriate interventions, ensure high-quality implementation, and build lasting partnerships that extend beyond individual research projects.

50+
Countries
with active research projects and country offices

OUR REGIONAL PRESENCE

Sub-Saharan Africa

East Africa

  • Kenya (Country Office)
  • Uganda (Country Office)
  • Tanzania
  • Rwanda
  • Ethiopia

West Africa

  • Ghana (Country Office)
  • Nigeria
  • Burkina Faso
  • Sierra Leone
  • Liberia

Southern Africa

  • Zambia (Country Office)
  • Malawi
  • Zimbabwe
  • South Africa

Asia & Pacific

South Asia

  • India (Country Office)
  • Bangladesh (Country Office)
  • Pakistan
  • Nepal
  • Sri Lanka

Southeast Asia

  • Philippines (Country Office)
  • Indonesia
  • Myanmar
  • Cambodia
  • Vietnam

East Asia

  • China
  • Mongolia

Latin America & Caribbean

Central America

  • Mexico
  • Guatemala
  • Honduras
  • El Salvador

South America

  • Peru (Country Office)
  • Colombia
  • Brazil
  • Ecuador
  • Paraguay

Caribbean

  • Haiti
  • Dominican Republic

Middle East & North Africa

MENA Region

  • Jordan
  • Lebanon
  • Egypt
  • Morocco

COUNTRY OFFICE CAPABILITIES

Local Research Teams

Experienced researchers, field coordinators, and data collection staff who understand local contexts

Partnership Networks

Established relationships with governments, NGOs, and community organizations

Ethical Review

Local institutional review boards and ethics committees ensuring responsible research

Data Infrastructure

Robust systems for secure data collection, management, and analysis

Capacity Building

Training programs to develop local research capacity and expertise

Policy Engagement

Direct channels to policymakers and decision-makers for evidence dissemination

FEATURED COUNTRY PROGRAMS

🇰🇪 Kenya

Home to one of our largest offices, conducting research across education, health, agriculture, and financial inclusion with deep partnerships across the country.

🇮🇳 India

Leading evaluations in education technology, governance, and economic development, working with state governments and major NGOs.

🇵🇪 Peru

Regional hub for Latin America, focusing on education quality, financial inclusion, and social protection programs.

🇧🇩 Bangladesh

Pioneering research on microfinance, agriculture, and climate adaptation in one of the world's most densely populated countries.

🇬🇭 Ghana

West Africa hub conducting influential research on health, governance, and agricultural productivity.

🇵🇭 Philippines

Southeast Asia operations focusing on education, governance, and disaster resilience research.

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