Position Papers

We understand that many of the challenges Africa faces are transnational. Therefore, we seek to produce robust research and policy suggestions to engage policymakers at the regional, continental and global levels. In addition, our unique mixture of think tanks and civil society can contribute learnings from case studies from a variety of regional and country contexts. Our expertise and reach allow us to identify root issues and develop holistic yet pragmatic and actionable solutions. Furthermore, we function as a bridge between policymakers and society, bringing the voices of the African citizenry to our policy spaces.

We also see our function in disseminating knowledge and raising awareness within our respective communities on critical issues with regards to African development. Thus far, we have published and promoted the following policy positions and papers:

• #AUEU: A Twitter Analysis of the 2017 AU-EU Summit
• Catalyzing the SDGs Through Expanded Domestic Resource Mobilization
• Sustainable Development Goal 16: The Challenge of Sustaining Peace in Places of Crisis
• Ten Years On: The African Union Peacebuilding Framework & the Role of Civil Society
• The Role of CSOs in Improving National Policy: A Case Study of Nigeria’s Trade Negotiations in the EU-ECOWAS Economic Partnership Agreement
• Localizing the Sustainable Development Goals
• Extractive Resource Governance
• Human Rights and Good Governance
• Illicit Financial Flows