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Fast, focused policy intelligence on emerging African issues.
Concise evidence designed for decision-makers.
Fast, focused policy intelligence on emerging African issues.
Concise evidence designed for decision-makers.
Decode the narratives shaping Africa’s policy environment.
Track signals, debates and strategic shifts.
Deep research for complex policy questions.
Evidence, argument and expert thinking in progress.
Long-form African scholarship with lasting policy value.
Ideas that connect the continent to global debate.
Structured evidence for governments and institutions.
Research translated into practical recommendations.
Thought leadership delivered where policy is shaped.
Keynotes and strategic perspectives from API experts.
One connected library of API knowledge and insight.
Discover research across topics, regions and authors.
Concise evidence and analysis on emerging African policy questions.
Explore all →Africa Policy Institute is an independent policy research institution advancing evidence, strategic dialogue and African perspectives on the issues shaping the continent and its place in the world.
We connect rigorous research, expert insight and policy engagement to help governments, institutions, partners and communities navigate complex political, economic and geopolitical change.
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African countries in our network
Core knowledge products
Policy dialogue and strategic engagement
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A high-level policy forum bringing together researchers, diplomats, public leaders and strategic partners.
Our centres deepen expertise around strategic policy priorities while connecting research, dialogue, capacity development and institutional partnerships.
Explore all centres →Research and dialogue on the evolving China–Africa relationship.
Regional intelligence, indicators and comparative policy insight.
Developing African policy, leadership and strategic capabilities.
Publishing, knowledge translation and intellectual exchange.
API works across sectors to connect evidence, strategic dialogue and African expertise with institutions shaping policy, investment, development and public debate.
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Turning evidence into policy action. API partners with governments, ministries and public agencies to strengthen policy development, strategic planning and evidence-informed decision-making.
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Connecting national priorities to Africa’s regional agenda. We work with regional bodies and continental institutions on governance, integration, peace, security and sustainable development.
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Building stronger international partnerships for Africa. API provides research, dialogue platforms and strategic insights that strengthen diplomatic engagement and Africa’s relations with global partners.
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Transforming development priorities into measurable policy impact. We collaborate on research, programmes, policy dialogue and capacity development addressing Africa’s emerging challenges.
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Connecting business strategy with Africa’s evolving policy environment. API helps companies understand geopolitical, regulatory, economic and development trends shaping markets across Africa.
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Turning policy intelligence into smarter investment decisions. We provide insights into economic policy, regional opportunities, development trends, infrastructure and emerging investment environments.
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Shaping Africa’s sustainable energy future. API convenes research and dialogue around energy transition, natural-resource governance, climate resilience and sustainable development.
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Connecting infrastructure investment with development, trade and security. API provides policy research and strategic analysis around major infrastructure corridors and their economic and geopolitical implications.
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Advancing resilient and secure African food systems. We connect research, government and industry around food security, agricultural transformation, trade and climate resilience.
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Helping policy keep pace with innovation. API brings policymakers, technology leaders and researchers together around digital transformation, AI, cybersecurity, innovation and Africa’s digital economy.
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Advancing Africa’s industrial transformation. We support dialogue and evidence-based thinking around industrialisation, manufacturing, value chains, trade and technology transfer.
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Turning African integration into practical economic opportunity. API brings research and stakeholders together around intra-African trade, regional cooperation, investment and global economic partnerships.
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Generating knowledge for a safer and more stable Africa. API supports policy research, strategic dialogue and capacity development around conflict prevention, regional security and emerging security risks.
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Bridging humanitarian response and long-term policy solutions. We collaborate on displacement, migration, refugee policy, resilience, peacebuilding and sustainable development.
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Connecting climate evidence with African policy priorities. API works across research, government and development networks to advance climate resilience, environmental governance and sustainable growth.
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Building Africa’s knowledge ecosystem together. We partner on joint research, publications, training, academic exchange and policy forums that turn knowledge into public-policy solutions.
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Strengthening Africa’s collective policy voice. API collaborates with think tanks on research, publications, policy dialogue, conferences and knowledge exchange.
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Turning complex policy issues into informed public conversation. We work with media organisations to expand access to credible analysis, expert perspectives and evidence-based debate.
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Bringing citizen perspectives into policy conversations. API partners with civil-society organisations on research, advocacy, governance, inclusion and development priorities.
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Preparing the next generation of African policy leaders. Through training, mentorship, research exposure and dialogue, API develops emerging leaders, analysts and professionals.
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Turning evidence into policy action. API partners with governments, ministries and public agencies to strengthen policy development, strategic planning and evidence-informed decision-making.
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Connecting national priorities to Africa’s regional agenda. We work with regional bodies and continental institutions on governance, integration, peace, security and sustainable development.
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Building stronger international partnerships for Africa. API provides research, dialogue platforms and strategic insights that strengthen diplomatic engagement and Africa’s relations with global partners.
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Transforming development priorities into measurable policy impact. We collaborate on research, programmes, policy dialogue and capacity development addressing Africa’s emerging challenges.
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Connecting business strategy with Africa’s evolving policy environment. API helps companies understand geopolitical, regulatory, economic and development trends shaping markets across Africa.
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Turning policy intelligence into smarter investment decisions. We provide insights into economic policy, regional opportunities, development trends, infrastructure and emerging investment environments.
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