IPES Zambia | Institute of Peace Economy Studies Zambia

Introduction

The Institute of Peace Economy Studies (IPES) Zambia) is established to Advance Peace Economy Research, Professional Development & Policy Dialogue.

Operating
At the Intersection of Peace, Economic Development & Diplomacy, pursuing Evidence-based Research, Executive Education & Multi-stakeholder Engagement

Seeking
To strengthen Zambia's contribution to regional and global peacebuilding while positioning peace as a Strategic Driver of Sustainable Economic Transformation.

Our Mandate

IPES Zambia Exists To:

Promote the understanding of peace as a strategic economic asset and economic systems as enablers of sustainable peace.

Strengthen national, regional and international capacities in diplomacy, foreign policy analysis and cooperative engagement.

Contribute to evidence-based policymaking and institutional development in areas related to peace, economy and governance.

Serve the public interest through knowledge generation, training, dialogue and advisory services.

Legal Identity

Established as:

Company Limited by Guarantee

Operating principles:

Non-profit
Non-partisan
Public-interest driven

Guiding Values

Integrity
Excellence
Innovation
Partnership
Inclusiveness
Professionalism

Our Approach

IPES Zambia is Built on a Simple Premise:

Stronger External Cooperation Systems Result in Peaceful, Stable & Economically Resilient Societies.

Scope of Operations

Build Diplomatic Relations at Micro & Meso Levels

Objective

Influence Macro Level Systems

Results Orientation

Outputs → Outcomes → Impact

Vision and Mission

Vision

A peaceful, economically resilient society capable of navigating complex global systems through diplomacy, knowledge & cooperation.

Mission

To advance peace-economy thinking & diplomatic capacity by generating knowledge, building skills & supporting institutions at micro & meso, thereby contributing to stable macro international frameworks.

What We Do

In fulfilment of its mandate, the Institute will perform the following competence-based educational services:

Pillar I: Think-Tank

Establish IPES as a leading knowledge hub in peace-economy studies.

Pillar II: Capacity Development and Professional Training

Build a pipeline of skilled professionals in diplomatic relations & foreign policy analysis.

Pillar III: Policy Dialogue

Influence policy and institutional diplomatic practice through technical support & multi-stakeholder engagement.

Pillar IV: Convening & Public Diplomacy

Position IPES as a neutral platform for cooperation and civic engagement.

EXPLORE WHAT WE DO

Governance

IPES Governance Structure:

Governing Board
(Strategic Oversight)
Management
(Implementation)
Technical experts
(Advisory Support)

Partnerships

Working with:

Government
Academic institutions
Private sector
Development partners

Purpose: Collaboration, Knowledge exchange, Programme delivery.

Zambia Context

Zambia is known for:

Peace and stability
Regional diplomacy
International cooperation

IPES builds on this foundation by:

Strengthening diplomatic capacity. Promoting peace economy thinking. Supporting global engagement.

Looking Ahead

IPES Zambia is evolving as a:

National platform
Regional knowledge hub
International cooperation partner

Committed to:
Public interest, Institutional growth, Long-term impact.

About the Institute of Peace Economy Studies Zambia