Dakar, Senegal +221 33 869 95 95 contact@africagovernanceinstitute.org
Africa Governance Institute
Support Our Work

Programs that change what governance looks like in Africa.

Four flagship initiatives spanning youth empowerment, citizen voice, democratic accountability, and continental architecture — each partnered with the institutions, governments, and grassroots organisations driving real reform.

04Active flagship programs
12Countries reached
500+Direct beneficiaries
€8.4MCumulative funding
Showing 04 of 04
01
Flagship · Active
YouthEntrepreneurshipCapacity
Sierra Leone · 2024–2025

Youth Empowerment Program (YEP) Edition 2024 · Sierra Leone

AGI envisions a prosperous and stable Africa led by empowered and engaged youth. Recognising the immense potential of Sierra Leone's young population, AGI is launching a comprehensive young entrepreneurship program designed to address unemployment, limited access to vocational training, and the need for sustainable economic development — empowering 500 young Sierra Leoneans, with a focus on women.

Funded by BADEA · Implemented by AGI
Read brief
Objectives
  • Skill developmentCommunication, negotiation, problem-solving and digital literacy.
  • Mentorship & networkingConnecting young entrepreneurs with established business leaders.
  • Entrepreneurial trainingTheory and practice in business plan development, finance, marketing and leadership.
  • Access to financeFeasibility report for microfinance, grants and other funding sources.
  • Ecosystem buildingCollaborate with stakeholders on policy advocacy and infrastructure.
Expected Outcomes
  • Job creationA significant cohort of young entrepreneurs actively participating in the economy.
  • Economic growthIncreased innovation and diversification in the local economy.
  • Community developmentImproved socio-economic conditions and empowered youth driving local impact.
  • Leadership pipelineA generation of leaders contributing to good governance in Sierra Leone.
02
Active
Civil SocietyAccountabilityPublic Finance
Pan-African · Multi-year

Enhancing Citizens' Voice and Accountability in Africa Renforcer la participation citoyenne pour la redevabilité en Afrique

The project seeks to strengthen the engagement of non-state actors — civil society and grassroots organisations — to promote voice, transparency, and accountability in the delivery of public services. AGI develops knowledge and research on demand-side governance and delivers targeted training to CSOs, translating findings into practical guidance tools available through a strengthened IT platform.

Funded by African Development Bank (AfDB)
Read brief
Focus Areas
  • Public procurementTransparent processes and citizen monitoring of public contracts.
  • Domestic revenue mobilisationStrengthening tax accountability and fiscal citizenship.
  • Social responsibilityConstituency engagement and elected-official accountability.
  • New aid modalitiesTracking and evaluating evolving donor frameworks.
  • Budgetary processesCitizen participation in budget formulation and oversight.
Approach
  • Demand-side knowledgeResearch on governance from the citizen perspective.
  • CSO capacity buildingTraining to enable effective advocacy and engagement.
  • Practical guidanceUser-friendly tools translated from research findings.
  • Open IT platformStrengthened infrastructure to host and disseminate materials.
03
Flagship
DemocracyElectionsRule of Law
Continental · Long-term

Promoting Democratic Accountability in Africa A framework for transparent institutions and responsive states

This program advances democratic accountability across the continent — supporting the integrity of electoral processes, the independence of oversight bodies, and the responsiveness of state institutions to their citizens. Through high-level dialogues, comparative research, and tailored technical assistance, AGI works alongside African states and civil society to translate the principles of the African Charter into practice.

In partnership with UNDP & AU/DPA
Read brief
Pillars of Work
  • Electoral integrityComparative research on election management bodies and credible processes.
  • Oversight institutionsStrengthening parliaments, audit institutions, and anti-corruption bodies.
  • Rule of lawJudicial independence and access to justice for all citizens.
  • Civic spaceDefending freedoms of association, expression, and assembly.
Methods
  • Dakar High-Level DialogueTwo rounds co-hosted on Democracy & Governance trends (DG Trends).
  • Policy briefsComparative analysis published in English, French and Portuguese.
  • Technical assistanceOn-demand support to AU organs and member states.
  • Peer exchangeCross-country learning between reform-minded officials and CSOs.
04
Active
African UnionArchitectureSub-regional
African Union · Addis Ababa & Dakar

African Governance Architecture Architecture africaine de la gouvernance

AGI supports the operationalisation of the African Governance Architecture (AGA) — the platform for dialogue between AU organs and Regional Economic Communities mandated to promote good governance, democracy, and human rights on the continent. We provide technical assistance to AU/DPA, contribute to the drafting of charters and frameworks, and convene high-level civil servants from across Francophone, Anglophone, and Lusophone Africa.

In partnership with AU Department of Political Affairs & UNDP
Read brief
Contributions to AGA
  • African Charter on DecentralizationDrafting support and supporting research for the AU charter.
  • Public administration reformsFrameworks for post-conflict reform contexts.
  • African Charter on Values & PrinciplesImplementation guidance for public service and administration.
  • Agenda 2063Two consultations organised on the AU draft discussion paper.
Capacity Development
  • 60 senior civil servantsTrained from Francophone and Lusophone African countries.
  • 350 expert profilesMapped in the AGI resource centre — diaspora included.
  • Regional conveningsBringing together governments, RECs, and AU organs.
  • Knowledge platformsDigital infrastructure to disseminate frameworks across the continent.

Have a program proposal, or want to partner with AGI?

We work with governments, donors, civil society, and academic partners across Africa and beyond. Reach out — we'd love to hear what you're building.

Partner with us Download program brief