Public Policy in Africa Initiative

We favor a circular vision whereby we take into consideration, in addition to the economy, the society and the environment.

The mission of the PPAI is to promote evidence-informed policies, economic liberty, entrepreneurship, women’s empowerment, human rights, democracy, government integrity, effective and fair justice systems that help countries in Africa prosper in free, fair and sustainable economies.

We believe

It is vital for Africa which is under-researched to invest in collecting fresh, cheap and better data and develop new models and in using the findings and recommendations forevidence informed policy at the local, regional and national levels.

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Circular vision

The mutations happening in our African economy, society and environment and how they interact together are difficult to understand - we need to, for better decision-making.

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Data driven

By collecting better data on the environment, society and the economy, Africa can power innovations in the fields of heathcare, house & road constructions, new sustainable energy, governance, education, internet, engineering, geology, climate changes, entrepreneurship et cetera.

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Evidence-informed policy

The prescription to help solve a problem in our community which concerns a large number of people, requires a diagnostic (research study) which provides relevant information concerning the causes of the problem amongst other things. Evidence-based conclusions are obtained and converted into policy prescriptions in an easy-to-read language to the attention of decision makers.

“We can no longer continue to make policies for ourselves, our countries, our region and our continent on the basis of whatever the westerners will give us. It will not work, it has not worked...Our responsibility is to charter a path which is about how we can develop our nations ourselves.”

—Ghanian President His Excellence Nana AKUFO-ADDO’s Speech, 07 December2017

read our latest publications

Subnational Conflict in Cameroon: Overdue for Inclusion

March 22, 2025

Agricultural Import Bans in Botswana: Evaluating Macroeconomic Trade-offs and SACU Revenue Implications Amid Criticism of ‘Bad Economics’

March 22, 2025

Policy Recommendations for Enhancing the Protection of Kenyan Migrant Workers in the Gulf States

January 8, 2025

Pathways for a Fortified Relationship between the United States and Angola

July 30, 2024