ACDPGE
Africa Center for Development Practice and Global Engagement
Solutions rooted in Africa. Partnerships for a better world.
Evidence. Partnership. Impact. Africa. The World.
Who we are
Africa Center for Development Practice and Global Engagement
Evidence. Partnership. Impact. Africa. The World.
The Africa Center for Development Practice and Global Engagement (ACDPGE) is a multidisciplinary think-and-do tank committed to advancing inclusive development, innovation, and partnerships across Africa and the Global South.
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Our foundation
Mission, vision & values
Our Mission
To generate practical knowledge, strengthen institutions and leadership, and foster collaborative solutions that improve lives and drive sustainable development across Africa and beyond.
Our Vision
A prosperous, equitable, and sustainable Africa actively engaged in shaping global development agendas and outcomes.
Our Values
- Integrity: We uphold the highest ethical standards.
- Excellence: We strive for quality and impact in all we do.
- Inclusion: We believe diverse voices drive better solutions.
- Collaboration: We build trusted partnerships for shared success.
- Accountability: We are responsible to the communities we serve.
What we do
Research, practice & policy
We work at the intersection of research, practice, and policy to address Africa’s development priorities.
Our engagement
Locally grounded. Globally relevant.
We engage governments, communities, academia, civil society, and the private sector to co-create solutions that are locally grounded and globally relevant.
Connecting Africa's Knowledge to the World – and the World's Best Ideas to Africa.
Governments
Policy dialogue & institutional support
Communities
Co-created, people-centred solutions
Academia
Evidence, research & learning
Civil society
Inclusive voices & accountability
Private sector
Innovation & shared value
Our people
Meet the team
Professionals advancing ACDPGE’s research, practice, and global engagement.
