Ibadan School of Government and Public Policy

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| founder = Tunji Olaopa

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| location = Awolowo, Bodija

| city = Ibadan

| state = Oyo State

| province = South West

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Ibadan School of Government and Public Policy (ISGPP) is an independent research organization in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.

It is involved in teaching and research into issues of government, governance, public administration, public policy and development matters in Nigeria and Africa. It also hosts the ISGPP Annual Conference{{cite web|url=https://www.ngex.com/bd/b/Ibadan-School-Of-Governance-And-Public-Policy-Ibadan-Oyo-Nigeria|title=Ibadan School Of Governance And Public Policy, Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria|website=Addresses, contact information of Nigerian businesses in UK, USA, Canada, Nigeria|accessdate=5 August 2018}}{{Cite web |url=http://isgpp.com.ng/about-us/ |title=About Us – Ibadan School of Government and Public Policy |access-date=2018-05-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180805203739/http://isgpp.com.ng/about-us/ |archive-date=2018-08-05 |url-status=dead }}

History

The Ibadan School of Government and Public Policy (ISGPP) was founded in February, 2016 by Dr. Tunji Olaopa, who had recently retired as a Permanent Secretary from the Federal Civil Service in Nigeria.{{cite news|last1=Tometi|first1=Tokunbo|title=Ibadan School of Government and Public Policy (ISGPP) And the Reform Business|url=https://westernpostnigeria.com/ibadan-school-of-government-and-public-policy-isgpp-and-the-reform-business/|accessdate=27 May 2018|publisher=Western Post|date=January 25, 2016}}{{cite news|last1=Ibrahim|first1=Jibrin|title=From Governance to Government|url=https://opinion.premiumtimesng.com/2016/02/08/from-governance-to-government-by-jibrin-ibrahim/|accessdate=27 May 2018|publisher=Premium Times|date=February 8, 2016}}

Programmes

  • PhD Clinic
  • Graduate Programme
  • Public Policy Group
  • ISGPP Book Readers Club
  • The Olusegun Obasanjo Platform on Intergenerational Leadership
  • ISGPP Annual Conference

= The Public Policy Group =

The Public Policy Group (PPG) is headed by Prof. Ademola Oyejide and it is tasked with the responsibility of organizing discourses that are meant to positively impact Nigeria’s policy architecture and policy environment. Its communication is through research publications and it reaches out to the public through seminars. Book reading programs are also organized with the aim of educating the public about government and public policy matters. The Public Policy Group is made up of a multi-disciplinary research which includes team policy, foreign policy, industry, economics, governance, social statistics/demography, human rights, education, public service, security, ICT, ethics, media & communications, literature, legislative studies, among others. The methods of operation of the Public Policy Group presents the research programme in research units (clusters). These research units (clusters) include:{{cite news|title=Ibadan School of Government in the League of Think Tanks|url=http://thenationonlineng.net/ibadan-school-government-league-think-tanks/amp/|accessdate=28 May 2018|agency=The Nation Newspaper|publisher=The Nation Online|date=September 4, 2016}}{{cite web|url=http://isgpp.com.ng/programmes/public-policy-group/|title=Public Policy Group – Ibadan School of Government and Public Policy|website=Isgpp.com.ng|accessdate=5 August 2018}}

  1. Governance, Politics, and Public Integrity;
  2. Economic Development and Growth;
  3. Management of Economic Fluctuations;
  4. Social Development;
  5. Fiscal Federalism;
  6. Exploitation of Natural Resources;
  7. National Security and Defense;
  8. Education, Science, and Technology;
  9. Climate and Environment
  10. International Affairs
  11. Public Service Governance & Institutional Reform
  12. Exportation and Trade Services.
  13. Development Communication and Advocacy.
  14. Agriculture and Rural Development.
    Notable members of this group include Remi Raji, Funmi Para-Mallam, Gabriel Babatunde Ogunmola, CBN Ogbogbo, Alaba Ogunsawo, Olabisi Ugbebor, Nkoyo Toyo, Abimbola Adelakun.{{cite news|last1=Adesina|first1=Gbenro|title=ISGPP inaugurates Public Policy Group|url=http://thenewsnigeria.com.ng/2016/08/isgpp-inaugurates-public-policy-group/|accessdate=28 May 2018|agency=The News|date=August 31, 2016}}{{cite news|title=Ibadan School inaugurates Think Tank Group|url=http://www.championnews.com.ng/ibadan-school-inaugurates-think-tank-group/|accessdate=28 May 2018|issue=June 8, 2016|publisher=Champion News}}

= ISGPP Annual Conference =

The Ibadan School of Government and Public Policy (ISGPP) hosts an Annual Conference to combat issues of bad governance in Nigeria. The inaugural conference was held in 2016 at the International Conference Centre (ICC), University of Ibadan. Personalities at the inaugural conference included former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo; former ECOWAS Secretary-General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku; Vice Chancellor University of Ibadan, Abel Idowu Olayinka; Akin Mabogunje.{{cite news|last1=Oluwalana|first1=Sam|title=From Ibadan school: Agenda for good governance|url=https://guardian.ng/features/from-ibadan-school-agenda-for-good-governance/amp/|accessdate=28 May 2018|work=The Guardian|date=March 3, 2016}}{{cite news|title=Obasanjo: Governors acting like emperors, sole administrators|url=https://www.adola.org/obasanjo-governors-acting-like-emperors-sole-administrators/|accessdate=28 May 2018|website=Adola.org|date=February 1, 2016}}

= Book Readers Club =

This Club is headed by Prof Olabode Lucas. This book club is aimed at promoting reading culture, as well as provide a platform to close the knowledge and information gap in Nigeria.

The Book Reading Series, organized by the Book Readers Club brings authors and the general public together in discussions and dialogues.{{cite news |title=ISGPP's Book Readers Club and the Nigerian Project |url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2016/05/22/isgpps-book-readers-club-and-the-nigerian-project/amp/ |accessdate=1 June 2018 |publisher=This Day Live}}{{cite web|url=http://isgpp.com.ng/book-readers-club/|title=ISGPP Book Readers Club – Ibadan School of Government and Public Policy|website=Isgpp.com.ng|accessdate=5 August 2018}}

The book reading events usually brings the authors to the School as well as a Chairman, Lead Reviewer, panel of discussants and the general public.{{cite news |last1=Adedayo |first1=Festus |title=Jonathan, Buhari as Prisoners of History |url=https://www.tribuneonlineng.com/amp/jonathan-buhari-as-prisoners-of-history |accessdate=1 June 2018 |agency=Nigerian Tribune |publisher=Tribune online |date=May 20, 2018}}{{cite news |last1=Olutokun |first1=Ayo |title=2019: Rereading Olusegun Adeniyi's Book on the 2015 Elections |url=https://www.punchng.com/2019-rereading-olusegun-adeniyis-book-on-the-2015-elections/amp/ |accessdate=1 June 2018 |publisher=Punch |date=May 18, 2018}}{{cite news |last1=Adesanya |first1=Samuel |title=Policy experts, others seek action on Nigerian centennial history |url=https://www.thenationonlineng.net/policy-experts-others-seek-action-nigerian-centennial-history/amp/ |accessdate=1 June 2018 |publisher=The Nation Online |date=March 1, 2018}}{{cite news |last1=Olumide |first1=Seye |title=Experts want government to return study of history |url=https://guardian.ng/features/experts-want-government-to-return-study-of-history/amp/ |accessdate=1 June 2018 |agency=Guardian Nigeria |date=March 12, 2018}}

Partnership with Google

ISGPP's Executive Vice Chairman, Dr Tunji Olaopa stated that the School was entering a partnership with Google Inc. on internet revolution.{{cite news |last1=Nwafor |first1=Polycarp Nwafor |title=ISGPP partners with Google on internet revolution |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/04/isgpp-partners-google-internet-revolution/amp/ |accessdate=1 June 2018 |agency=Vanguard Nigeria |date=April 30, 2017}}{{cite news |title=Google, institute partner on new policies for Africa's digital space |url=http://thenationonlineng.net/google-institute-partner-new-policies-africas-digital-space/amp/ |accessdate=1 June 2018 |publisher=The Nation Online |date=May 3, 2017}}

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