Igarapé Institute

The Igarapé Institute or Instituto Igarapé is a Brazilian-based think tank that focuses on emerging security and development issues. The Institute's stated approach emphasizes research, informed debate, and the development of people centred tailor-made solutions. The views of Igarapé staff have been cited and referenced in news stories in the Brazilian and international press in connection with urban violence and policing internationally and Brazil in particular.