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We Are the first institutionalized behavioural initiative in Nigeria.

The Policy Innovation Centre (PIC) is the first institutionalized behavioral initiative in Nigeria supporting government and stakeholders to make behaviourally informed decisions and generate evidence for impact driven interventions in critical thematic areas. 

Our Story

In 2017, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) provided funding to establish the ‘interim Policy Innovation Unit (PIU))” as a proof of concept to assess whether a behavioural insights (BI) unit could work in the Nigerian context to improve public sector outcomes. Based on the demonstrated success, the PIC was launched in October 2021 to deepen the impact of social interventions in Nigeria.

The complexity of issues faced by most countries is increasingly inter-related and dynamic. Policies and Interventions must be human centered, realistic and connect the often multi-faceted nature of the needs and challenges people face in their everyday lives. 

The PIC is positioned to support the delivery of better policies and innovative solutions for high impact interventions across Africa. 

Our Core Values

Innovation

We embrace forward-thinking solutions to tackle Nigeria’s most pressing policy challenges, fostering progress through ingenuity and expertise.

Collaboration & Teamwork

We believe in the power of partnership, working hand-in-hand with stakeholders to create policies that make a difference.

Accountability

Our work is guided by integrity, ensuring responsibility and openness in every decision and action.

Commitment to Social Impact

We are dedicated to driving meaningful change that improves lives and strengthens communities across Nigeria.

Inclusiveness

We ensure diverse voices are heard, building equitable solutions that leave no one behind.

Our Teams

Behaviour Innovation Lab

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Social and Behavioural Science Research

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Evidence Based Policy

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Gender and Social Inclusion

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Behavioural Insights Network

The Behavioural Insights Network (BIN) is a community of practice for a diverse group of professionals with the aim of promoting shared learning on behavioural insights.

BIN strengthens the capacity of its community members drawn from public, private, academia, and development sectors and supports them in the use of behavioural insights to create, test, and scale innovative and impactful solutions.

Gender Network Africa

The Gender Network Africa (GNA) is a community of gender inclusion-focused professionals promoting gender equality, fostering collaboration, and encouraging policy advocacy across Africa.

GNA connects policymakers, NGOs, business leaders, academics, and advocates focused on gender inclusion, providing a unified space to share insights, learnings, and best practices while stimulating ecosystem action.

The Policy Innovation Centre (PIC) is the first institutionalized behavioural initiative in Nigeria supporting government and stakeholders to make behaviorally informed decisions and generate evidence for impact driven interventions in critical thematic areas. 

ABOUT US

WHERE WE WORK

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+234 906 164 0753

info@policycentre.org

ABUJA

Plot 1524, Cadastral Zone B08, Jahi District, FCT Abuja.

LAGOS

The Summit House 6, Oba Elegushi Street, off Oba Adeyinka Oyekan Avenue, Ikoyi, Lagos.

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