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About IPPA |
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The Initiative for Public Policy Analysis (IPPA) is Nigeria's public policy research institute or think tank. Founded in 2001, IPPA's major concern is with the principles and institutions underlying a free and open society, with particular focus on Africa and Nigeria.
We undertake a number of activities, among them research and advocacy on public policy issues. At present, our core areas of interests include development economics, trade, entrepreneurship, property rights, education, environment, health and security. |
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Activities |
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- Research
- Publishing
- Seminars/Workshops
- Newsletters
- Organizing Essay Competition
- Writing on developmental issues
- Students based programme
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Articles |
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Follies of Raising Tax Revenue | February 13, 2007 |
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-Thompson Ayodele |
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Last year, the Federal Government indicated its desire to raise the Value Added Tax (VAT). To actualise this, it forwarded to the National Assembly a Bill asking it to increase VAT currently at 5% to 10 %. Fortunately for us the Senate acting on sound economic judgement rejected the |
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News and Events |
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-Thompson Ayodele |
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Projects |
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IPPA in collaboration with the Free Africa Foundation (FAF) establishes Malaria Free Zones (MFZs) in Nigeria and Benin Republic. The Pilot project which started with Itu-Agon( a village in remote area of Lagos State) was further extended to Guezin, a riverine community in Benin Republic and Igbo-Alejo, an island community in Lagos State. |
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