IRPA has been the choice for government agencies, development partners and non-profit organizations for many years and enable our clients to grasp key issues of governance and democracy. IRPA’s team members have been crucial in the formulation and implementation of devolution and existing election policies in Kenya, and recognized as a leader in Africa on these topics.

Africa’s future depends on how she manages her rich and abundant natural resources. IRPA has advised some of the largest private wildlife stakeholders as well as developed policies on myriad issues on natural resource management and conservation, including human/wildlife conflict.

IRPA has developed expertise in the oil, gas, mining and renewables sectors based on its knowledge of laws and policies regulating the sector. Our specialism is on the upstream and midstream activities, extractives policies, stakeholder engagement, corporate social responsibility and environmental management aspects of these activities.

Media and telecommunications remain influential in dictating the pace and direction of the 21st century all over the globe. IRPA provides advice and support on a range of sectors within the media and telecommunications regulation and policy sector. Our expertise extends to policy development, setting up media dispute mechanisms, ensuring regulatory compliance, expert legal support, and project management experience.

As society works to avert the worst potential impacts of climate change, we must become more resilient to those impacts that are now unavoidable. IRPA can guide businesses to factor climate risks into existing risk management frameworks and governments to help communities cope with extreme weather, sea-level rise and other climate impacts.

IRPA supports local, national and international actors involved in food and nutritional security through a cross-cutting approach that draws on our team’s long experience in the region and knowledge of food security issues, developing food security policies, analysing and supporting food crisis management systems, providing services for actors in the agriculture and livestock sectors, and expertise in the provision of social security services.

Land and property are resources unlike any others, and thus their importance is crucial in both urban and rural communities. Let IRPA’s knowledge and expertise in individual and community land rights, historical land injustices, policy and legal development, and implementation of land policies and tenure security plans be an asset to your organization.

Any society’s true claim to justice is by how accessible this value is by its citizens. IRPA’s experience spans various access to justice issues, from children’s rights to legal aid, with our team influential in providing guidance to leading access to justice organisations as well as judicial branches across the continent.

Virtually all projects and engagements, even the most meticulously managed, are likely to result in claims and disputes. For years, IRPA has built experience in arbitration, mediation and various alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. We have been involved in the development of ADR for the media, wildlife management and electoral systems, as well as taking part in initiatives on the same by the judiciary of Kenya.

Environmental and social issues must be managed with care and can present risk and challenges for companies and government, if not well handled. IRPA collaborates with our clients to identify and manage environmental and social governance (ESG) risks in order to reduce liability and mitigate any adverse effects. Our expertise includes knowledge on the development and utilisation of grievance mechanisms, community and stakeholder engagement, environmental and social management systems, and health and safety.

Capitalizing on the demographic dividend of the ‘youth bulge’ is one of Africa’s greatest challenges and opportunities for economic development. Conversely, the wave of youth who leave school and enter society each year also represents the single biggest threat to nations’ well-being and stability due to the lack of opportunity. IRPA’s team has deep experience in youth workforce development and the technical & vocational education and training sector to match skill building with the needs of industry and the jobs of tomorrow.

Integrating sustainability information in reporting (SDG Goal 12) is essential for governmental entities and enhances brand for private sector companies through increased transparency and disclosure. IRPA can help you with your SDG reporting needs and help you track and analyse all sustainability KPIs on project, county or national levels.