The Forum for Open Research in MENA (FORM) is pleased to welcome the Institute for Policy Research and Governance (IPRG) as a Strategic Partner.

Based in India, IPRG is an independent youth-led public policy and research organisation committed to advancing inclusive governance, evidence-based policymaking, and interdisciplinary academic research. The organisation works across several interconnected areas, including public policy, governance, international relations, sustainable development, law, and the social sciences through research initiatives, policy dialogues, academic publications, internships, and capacity-building programmes.

IPRG actively supports accessible and collaborative knowledge-sharing platforms that bring together students, researchers, academics, and policy practitioners. Through its work, the organisation aims to strengthen democratic engagement, encourage critical research culture, and create opportunities for meaningful academic and policy-oriented collaboration across different communities and institutions.

A key aspect of IPRG’s work is its commitment to promoting responsible and inclusive research ecosystems that encourage broader participation in knowledge production and dissemination. By engaging with international institutions, academic networks, and emerging researchers, IPRG continues to contribute to conversations around equitable knowledge exchange and globally connected research practices.

FORM’s Strategic Partnership track brings together organisations outside the Arab region that share a commitment to Open Research, international collaboration, and more accessible approaches to knowledge sharing. Through this partnership, FORM and IPRG look forward to exploring opportunities for dialogue, collaborative initiatives, community engagement activities, and wider international cooperation in areas connected to Open Science and research accessibility.

Speaking about the partnership, the Institute for Policy Research and Governance (IPRG) shared:

“We view this prospective collaboration with FORM as an important opportunity to strengthen international cooperation in the field of Open Research and inclusive knowledge exchange. IPRG is committed to promoting accessible, collaborative, and impact-driven research practices, and we look forward to contributing meaningfully to FORM’s vision of advancing equitable and globally connected research ecosystems.”

We are delighted to welcome IPRG to the FORM community and look forward to future collaboration and shared initiatives.

If you would like to learn more about FORM membership and opportunities for collaboration, you can find further information here.