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About Us

A Propos

Description: Innovante Recherche en Économie et Gouvernance is an independent, non-profit think tank.

Vision: Our vision is to support policymakers in promoting sustainable development, the rule of law, and equitable governance through reliable research findings.

Mission: To promote good governance and economic development in Benin and beyond through rigorous research findings.

Values: Independence, Integrity, Reliability.

Under this program, IREG focuses on the evaluation of public policies and development projects in the following sectors:

  • Informal economy

  • Digital economy

  • Agriculture

  • Education

  • Health

  • Water and sanitation

  • Energy

  • Natural resources

  • Climate change

  • Financial inclusion

IREG addresses this program through:

1. Political Governance

Our work focuses on institutions and elections, with the aim of contributing to good governance, a key strategy for strengthening the democratization process.

Specifically, activities under political governance cover:

  • Electoral cycle: Elections, election observation, and citizen monitoring

  • Decentralization

  • Anti-corruption

  • Political parties

2. Social Governance

Our work aims to restore social balance, which is essential for harmonious development and the promotion of the rule of law. Activities focus on:

  • Social protection

  • Gender-based violence

  • Gender, equity and equality

  • Minority rights

  • Youth engagement

Through this program, IREG conducts research and activities aimed at strengthening accountability, transparency, and the quality of justice.

The work covers:

  • Access to justice
  • Prison reform
  • Strengthening the rule of law
  • Conflict prevention and peacebuilding

Through the implementation of this program, IREG aims to strengthen civic participation.

The work covers:

  • Rights of persons with disabilities
  • Media
  • Capacity building for professional associations