The general goal of IPAZ to build a ‘hub’ which facilitates the development and output of public intellectuals researching on Zimbabwe capable of influencing public policy and drive evidence based civic engagement.

Facilitating collaborative independent and robust scholarly inquiry and exchange on important socio-economic issues in Zimbabwe

Enhancing the role of Emerging Public Intellectuals capable of debating and influencing public policy processes

Facilitate and increase public engagement in public policy processes through equipping citizens to shape public policy

Promoting Engaged Public Dialogue on Public Policy through facilitating independent scholarly inquiry and publishing and disseminating this through various media.