The principles that guide our work

Evidence and Intellectual Rigor

We promote research, analysis, and policy recommendations grounded in credible evidence, sound methodologies, and independent inquiry.

Human Capital First

We believe that educated, skilled, healthy, innovative, and empowered people are central to long-term economic and social progress.

Freedom and Opportunity

We support an enabling environment in which individuals can exercise choice, pursue enterprise, innovate, and participate meaningfully in economic and civic life.

Value Creation

We encourage ideas, institutions, enterprises, and public policies that generate sustainable economic and social value.

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

We recognize entrepreneurs and innovators as important drivers of employment, productivity, competition, and economic transformation.

Responsible Technology and AI

We promote the ethical, inclusive, transparent, and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies.

Integrity and Independence

We uphold professionalism, transparency, accountability, research integrity, and institutional independence.

Collaboration and Inclusion

We believe complex development challenges require cooperation among government, academia, civil society, businesses, communities, and development partners.

Learning and Impact

We continuously assess our work, learn from evidence, and focus on measurable outcomes and practical impact.

Accountability, Governance and Institutional Effectiveness

We believe transparent, accountable, responsive, and capable institutions are essential for public trust, effective policy implementation, responsible use of resources, and sustainable reform. EPIC promotes integrity, evidence-based governance, institutional performance, and mechanisms that strengthen accountability in public and organizational decision-making.