Developing capacity for public policy effectiveness

Overview

Helpman Development Institute (HDI) RC-1667831 is an independent, non-profit non-partisan private organization limited by guarantee with a mission to strengthen the nexus between research, industry, policy & development support, and aims to become a global development institution. It operates as a think tank, focusing on public policy research, analysis and engagement. The Institute is governed by a Board of Trustees, guided by a Board of Advisors and led by a Team of Experts with extensive local and international experience in academia, industry and policy.

Our Focuses

To be a global development institution

To strengthen the nexus between education and research, industry, policy and development support for the benefit of economy and society

To build a multidisciplinary institute operating on international best practices and recognized for scientific research, capacity building and evidence-driven policy engagement on socioeconomic development

Objectives
Principles

To strengthen training and capacity-building for public policy research, analysis and engagement
To facilitate evidence-driven programs, initiatives and interventions for inclusive economic growth and sustainable development
To enhance policy impact through effective translation of policies into implementable programs
To offer technical assistance and advisory services to state and non-state institutions on strategic development planning, implementation and evaluation

Planning

Collaboration with development institutions to strengthen capability for modelling, research and analysis
Partnership with state and non-state actors to strengthen policy research and analysis, data infrastructure and knowledge repositories
Engagement of research, policy, industry and development communities through evidence-based publications and advocacy, and to strengthen dialogues with partners as well as public and private institutions

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees provides strategic directions for the activities of the Institute and monitors its performance. Members are appointed based on their expertise and experience in academia, government, industry and international development in general, and their commitment to research and capacity building. These members are also available to provide technical support to the implementation of the programs of the Institute.

Professor Ignatius Uvah

Former Deputy Exec Secretary, National Universities Commission

Dr. Sampson Ebimaro,

Director, Social Development, National Planning Commission

Dr. Matthias Cinyabuguma

Senior Economist, World Bank

Dr. Olumide Taiwo

PhD, Executive Director, Helpman Development Institute

Board of Advisors

The Technical Advisory Board provides expert technical advice to the Institute in implementation of its programs and ensures that the highest performance standards are maintained.