IPRD Institute aims to contribute research and analysis on policy reforms in governance and peacebuilding including democratization, federalization, and constitution-making process as well as conflict resolutions; security; social justice, health and social protection and economic development; Resilience programs including Water, environment and climate changes, agricultural production energy and technology. The institute produces several publications to present all aspects of research and reforms such as research, policy briefs, analysis, policy reports, and Horn Insights.

Monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities aim to determine whether expected results are being attained, to identify implementation bottlenecks, and to identify any unplanned impacts of a policy, program, or project and to take corrective actions. In addition, M &E Plan will employ a result-based approach and evidence-based descriptions to develop a holistic plan and increase the ownership and engagement of the stakeholders.

The IPRD Institute aims to develop an interdisciplinary graduate program focusing on policy, research, and reform. It aims to offer graduate education, training courses, and executive training seminars to enhance the capacity-building and technical skills of policy practitioners.

IPRD Institute develops policy documents that define policy problems and outlines alternative solutions as well as identifies the implementation plan, the cost-benefit analysis, the communication plan, and the monitoring and evaluation plan.

IPRD Institute develops a strategy by assessing the internal and external environment of the institutions and formulating new directions and action plans in five years or more than aiming for the organization to use its resources effectively and efficiently in order to meet its vision and mission.