Introduction to REPOA

Brief Introduction to REPOA

REPOA began operating in early 1995 as a Tanzanian non-profit non-governmental organisation, and is now one of the top independent non-profit research organisations in Tanzania. REPOA specialises in economic and social research and has a core staff of 13 researchers.

In previous years, REPOA’s research was conducted in Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar, with some research projects covering every district. In its current strategic plan for 2010 – 2014, REPOA has expanded its research grants program to neighbouring East African countries.

REPOA's Strategic Plan for 2010-2014

Our Vision

To be a leading research institution in the production of knowledge to address development challenges.

REPOA recognises that research is central to economic growth and the eradication of poverty, as it establishes an insightful base for making decisions and designing interventions. REPOA seeks to build the capacity of, and mobilise stakeholders to understand the importance of research, and facilitate the use of information for policy dialogue and development.

Our Mission

To facilitate and undertake research, training and outreach.

Our Objectives

To strengthen the capacity of the intellectual resource (of both the producers and users of the knowledge)
To undertake, facilitate and encourage strategic research
To facilitate and stimulate the utilisation of research findings

Our Strategies for 2010-2014

Based on the stated mission and objectives, REPOA’s strategies are outlined as follows:

Strategy I Develop Research Capacity
Strategy II Facilitate and Undertake Strategic Research
Strategy III Facilitate and Stimulate the Utilisation of Research Findings
Strategy IV Enhance REPOA’S Capacity to Implement the Strategic Plan

REPOA’s Research Agenda is concerned with pro-poor growth and poverty reduction. Research themes include:

Growth and Poverty
Gender
Environment and Agriculture
Technology
Social / Political /Cultural Issues
Governance
Vulnerability and Social Protection

Funding

Our primary sources of funding are from the governments of the Netherlands, Norway, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Finland, and Tanzania. In addition we receive funding for collaborative and/or commissioned work from international organisations such as UNICEF, the World Bank and the ILO.