About us

We are the Institute of Government & Public Policy (IGPP), an independent organisation dedicated to influencing and informing the ongoing development of public policy. While we were previously affiliated with the University of East London, we now operate as an independent entity, enhancing our ability to innovate and engage widely with partners across sectors. Our work focuses on creating meaningful dialogue and supporting professional development.

Our partners and members benefit from an ever-increasing network where collaboration is central to what we do and what we believe in. Through ongoing engagement, our ethos is based on sharing knowledge and experience and bringing best practices to the fore to the benefit of the public policy-making process and principles. Learn how an association with the Institute of Government and Public Policy can benefit your organisation.

The trading name for our commercial activities is IGPP Limited, a company registered in England and Wales.

Who we are

Our Philosophy

Our focus is on the importance of governance and public policy and how it impacts all those it affects. Our belief is that the most productive and positive outcomes can only be delivered through enhancing knowledge, disseminating excellence, collaboration and ongoing discussions.

Our Principles

•    Continuously look to innovate and shape public policy by staying at the forefront of the ongoing debates and discussions

•    Ensure that the Institute remains trusted and independent

•    Use the knowledge, advice and expertise from our experts and stakeholders to keep moving forward and ensure we are central to the key sectoral debates and decisions across Government

•    Attract, nurture and develop the very best talent

•    Foster partnerships with organisations that align with our values and vision for collaboration

Our Values

We are ambitious about creating an environment where our people can thrive and deliver their best work. Our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and integrity shapes everything we do, guiding our interactions and partnerships. These principles influence how we engage with one another and with the wider public policy community:

•    Strive for excellence by continuously challenging ourselves and driving innovation

•    Build an inclusive culture where diversity is celebrated, and everyone feels valued

•    Act with integrity, ensuring trust and transparency in all our actions

•    Support personal and professional growth by providing opportunities to learn and develop

•    Foster meaningful collaboration with colleagues, members, and partners to achieve shared goals

What we do

We work to make government and public policy-making more effective by informing, educating, disseminating excellence and facilitating action for our members, partners and communities.

Everything we do is driven by our mission to:

•    Ensure that more voices and opinions are being heard and positively impacting the evolving public policy agenda

•    Help our partners and members to inform and influence key debates and be central to public policy decision-making processes and principles

•    Deliver maximum value in our output for all stakeholders who choose to engage with us

With this in mind, we have identified four main areas where we can support our partners, members and other stakeholders:

Professional Development

•    Provide CPD workshops, masterclasses, and events to advance sector knowledge

•    Deliver bespoke training tailored to organisational needs

•    Build communities of interest to facilitate knowledge-sharing

•    Promote best practices and expertise to support professional competence

Peer to Peer support

•    Offer platforms to inform, influence, and network effectively

•    Facilitate regular sector-specific events to encourage the exchange of ideas and best practices

Policy & Influence

•    Serve as a gateway for stakeholders to influence public policy

•    Enable sector-specific engagement and representation

•    Provide opportunities for thought leadership on critical policy issues

Events and Conferences

•    Leading industry-focused events on the latest policy, legislative updates, technology and innovation

View our full range of events and training or research and resources.