Learn more about our upcoming Research Conference - Keeping Independence Alive: Belize @45.
Learn more about our upcoming Research Conference - Keeping Independence Alive: Belize @45.
The Belize Policy Research Institute at the University of Belize (BELPRI-UB) is Belize’s newest institute for public policy research with the vision to become a widely respected and essential policy actor whose evidence-based work influences public policies and behaviours toward a more prosperous, just, equitable and peaceful Belizean society. The establishment of BELPRI-UB is rooted in UB’s own determination to advance its institutional mission “to become a centre of excellence in research that contributes to Belize’s development.”
Despite policymaking advances in several areas since independence, not only do policy challenges for sustainable human development remain significant, but new challenges have arisen. Addressing these require new and improved public policies that are formulated and decided based on rigorous research, sound analysis, meaningful consultations, multi-party consensus and effective implementation in a context of long-term development planning.
BELPRI-UB was established in September 2024 and its implementation will be rolled out in three phases: Launch (2024), Acceleration (2025) and Full Throttle (2026 to 2027). The official launch of BELPRI-UB will be before the end of 2024. BELPRI-UB is governed by an 8-member Advisory Board and managed by an Executive Director supported by expert staff. Dr. Dylan Vernon is the first Executive Director of BELPRI-UB.
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