The Mashariki Research and Policy Centre engaged in an insightful exchange and benchmarking visit at the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) Nairobi office on 12 March 2025. The meeting was attended by Brig (Rtd) Dr. Robert Kabage, PhD, CEO of MRPC, along with the Research Team, and Dr. Dan Odaba, PhD, IEP Director for Southern Africa, alongside members of the IEP Team.
The discussions centered on understanding the parameters, tools, and methodologies behind developing global report indices such as the Global Terrorism Index and the Global Peace Index. The visit also explored potential collaboration areas and capacity-building opportunities to enhance research and data-driven policy development. This engagement marks a significant step towards strengthening MRPC capacity to produce impactful and evidence-based reports that inform policy and practice in the region and beyond.
