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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
57/100 · methodology

About Institute for Public Policy Research

The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) was officially launched in April 2001 as a not-for-profit organisation with a mission to deliver independent, analytical, critical yet constructive research into social, political and economic issues that affect development in Namibia. The IPPR was established in the belief that free and critical debate informed by quality research promotes development.

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Windhoek, Khomas

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Advocacy & Civil Rights
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in Namibia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 57
Peer average: 57

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Institute for Public Policy Research is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia. It is registered with the official charity registry of Namibia. It was founded in 2001 and has been operating for 25 years. Its registration number is NA-CIVIC264-institute-for-public-policy-research. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.

Institute for Public Policy Research has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 57 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in Namibia is 57/100.

Institute for Public Policy Research is located in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years.

Institute for Public Policy Research is classified as a Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in Namibia.

Institute for Public Policy Research has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. Visit the Institute for Public Policy Research profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) was officially launched in April 2001 as a not-for-profit organisation with a mission to deliver independent, analytical, critical yet constructive research into social, political and economic issues that affect development in Namibia. The IPPR was established in the belief that free and critical debate informed by quality research promotes development. Institute for Public Policy Research is classified as a advocacy & civil rights organization registered in Namibia. The organization was founded in 2001.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in Namibia: Institute for Public Policy Research's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100 is in line with the peer average of 57/100.

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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Namibia under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

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Ndeshi Fikameni

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Ndeshi F•••••••
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Latest news

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6 articles found

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Activity timeline

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Employer Listed/Category Unknown Lobbying Profile - OpenSecrets
May 2025
www.opensecrets.org
DWP forcing jobseekers to apply for roles they're 'entirely unsuitable for', research finds - Big Issue
Sep 2023
www.bigissue.com
Weak shilling takes Kenya’s debt burden to a new high - Business Daily
Dec 2020
www.businessdailyafrica.com
Employer Listed/Category Unknown Lobbying Profile - OpenSecrets
Dec 2019
www.opensecrets.org
Rural homelessness 'crisis' is being hidden as people sleep in barns and tents, think tank warns - The Independent
Jul 2017
www.independent.co.uk
Nghimtina proposes reform of Tender Board - The Namibian -
Apr 2012
www.namibian.com.na

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Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 20, 2026
Profile completeness
45%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Financial filings
No annual financial filings on file
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Institute for Public Policy Research

What is Institute for Public Policy Research?
Institute for Public Policy Research is a advocacy & civil rights nonprofit organization based in Windhoek, Namibia. The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) was officially launched in April 2001 as a not-for-profit organisation with a mission to deliver independent, analytical, critical yet constructive research into social, political and economic issues that affect development in Namibia. The IPPR was established in the belief that free and critical debate informed by quality research promotes development.
When was Institute for Public Policy Research founded?
Institute for Public Policy Research was founded in 2001.
Who leads Institute for Public Policy Research?
Ndeshi Fikameni.
Where is Institute for Public Policy Research located?
Headquartered in Windhoek, Namibia.
Is Institute for Public Policy Research trustworthy?
Institute for Public Policy Research has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Institute for Public Policy Research's registration number?
Registration: NA-CIVIC264-institute-for-public-policy-research (Namibia).
What is Institute for Public Policy Research's website?
https://ippr.org.na/
Are donations to Institute for Public Policy Research tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Namibia under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.