The Institute for Participatory Interaction in Development (IPID) was initially incorporated in January 1996 under Section 21 of the Companies Act No.17 of 1982 as a company limited by guarantee. It is a non Profit Company, non sectarian and non governmental.The Institute was re-registered, pursuant to Section 5 and Section 34 of the Companies Act No 7 of 2007, as a Company limited by guarantee. IPID is committed to enhance the capacities of governmental and non-governmental organizations for enabling a paradigm shift in development, for supporting a change in the pattern of personal behaviour and attitudes towards a reversal of roles through participatory interaction in development aimed at empowering local communities to manage resources and gain access to available services”.

Vision

Creating an environment conducive for social inclusion in the development process for improving quality of life

Mission

Promoting the use of a participatory approach and methodology through capacity building of personnel of Government, UN Agencies, INGOs, NGOs & community based organizations and conducting participatory reviews and evaluations