As purveyors of knowledge for the public good, we consider the implementation of those insights crucial to the fulfillment of our mission. We therefore commit significant resources to disseminate ACET knowledge products, engage stakeholders and ultimately influence decision makers to implement sound policies to transform the economies of African nations. Our core audiences are policy makers, the private sector and development partners.
Think tanks are relatively new in Africa. Even in the global space, a ‘Think and Do Tank’ is uncommon. As leaders in this area, we continue to educate the general public on our role in the development universe. We hope we are paving the way for similar institutions around the continent, ultimately fostering a culture of rigorous research and turning that research into sound, actionable policies.
ACET’s mission success depends not only on its direct policy impact but also on its ability to elevate Africa’s transformation challenges to the top of the international development agenda. This calls for close partnership with various actors in Africa and beyond. Our partnerships also allow us to learn from good practices elsewhere so that we ourselves become a better organization and the advice we give to governments would have passed scrutiny.
So we want to hear back from Africa and the world. Through our major events and various other interactive platforms, we seek to engage Africans and the global development community in debate on some of these ideas, to finesse them and persuade the decision makers to adopt them.
As we progress in our advocacy work, we hope to influence global debates, speaking as a respected, authentic African voice and assisting African governments in pursuing policies that stimulate growth and improve the lives and life chances of their most vulnerable.
