Analysis of Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga’s contribution as a system enabler
Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga commissioned Matatihi to assess the returns generated through more than two decades of public investment. Using Social Return on Investment (SROI), cost-benefit analysis, and the Whakapapa Economics framework, the report evaluates NPM's contribution to Māori research capability, knowledge production, leadership, research infrastructure, and research-informed change between 2002 and 2024.The analysis shows NPM generated an estimated $533.61 million in total value from a $142.65 million investment base, equivalent to a return of $3.74 for every dollar invested. Under a…
