KIPPRA participated in a two- day roundtable organized by Trends Research Advisory on 16th-17th July 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa. The institute was represented by Ag. Director Directorate of Integrated, Dr John Karanja who represented the Executive Director Dr Rose Ngugi, participated in a panel discussion on how to improve the quality and impact of research outputs. The roundtable which was themed “Unlocking the Potential of Think Tanks: New Ideas and Innovative Strategies for Impactful Engagement” featured prominent political figures and representatives from think tanks in the Middle East and Africa.

This discussion was timely as KIPPRA is in the process of restructuring and reviewing research outputs to improve the quality and impact of our research products. The roundtable brought together other think tanks from around the globe.