UWA Public Policy Institute
“Improving lives through evidence-based policy”
Welcome to the UWA Public Policy Institute (UWA PPI), where we bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and real-world impact. At UWA PPI, we bring the University of Western Australia's expertise to bear on pressing social, economic, and political issues across Western Australia, Australia, and the broader Indian Ocean region.
Recent publications
Indian Ocean Futures: Prospects for shared
regional success
Could Australia and the 22 other sovereign nations that stretch across Eastern and Southern Africa, the southern parts of West Asia, South Asia, South-East Asia and Australasia who share the Indian Ocean be on the cusp of a Golden Age of prosperity?
Indian Ocean Futures Report (PDF 3.7MB)
Public Policy Engagement Guide: A Tool for UWA researchers
Pathways to Politics for Women UWA
Pathways to Politics for Women is increasing the number of women in Australian politics by equipping diverse women to boldly embrace their political ambitions, thrive as leaders and make a profound contribution to society.
Through comprehensive practical training, workshops, mentoring and career-long support, we provide unparalleled expertise for women who are serious about driving change through political leadership.
We are proud to be running the program here at UWA in partnership with the Centre for Public Value UWA.
Our collaborators
Government, not-for-profit and industry bodies we work with include but are not limited to:
UWA and UWA-affiliated entities we work with include:
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