The Institute for Economic Policy Studies - Building a bridge of knowledge

For more information about the Institute's 2008 Conference in Botswana, please visit the Events page.

Welcome to the Institute for Economic Policy Studies

The Institute for Economic Policy Studies, Inc. is a research institution located in Worcester, Massachusetts, USA. The Institute is a private, independent, non-profit organization focusing on issues relevant to African countries' economic, social, and political development. The Institute for Economic Policy Studies is recognized by the United States Government as a non-profit organization under the 501(c)(3) status. The Institute was officially launched on October 21, 2005. The Institute's activities are supported through grants and contributions. The Institute's President is Dr. Attiat F. Ott, Research Professor of Economics, Clark University, Worcester, Massachusetts. News about Institute Activities
		For more information about the Institute's events, including August 2008 Conference hosted in Botswana, please see the Events page of this site. Recent Update: August 2009.- the electronic copies of the articles for the Special Issue: Developing the African Continent are available. For more information on this issue see Publications.