ABOUT US

We help deliver African economic transformation, which we define as growth with DEPTH – through a unique, integrated approach.

VISION

An economically transformed Africa within a generation.

MISSION

To help government and the private sector deliver economic transformation that improves lives.

Who We Are

A Thought Leader for Africa

Growth with DEPTH

In our view, growth is not enough. Africa must also transform through diversified production, competitive exports, increased productivity, upgraded technology, and improved human well-being.

Growth with DEPTH is a framework developed by ACET that turns transformation from a concept into a practical policy agenda. We have used Growth with DEPTH to help Africa’s public and private sectors address the policy and institutional barriers that hamper sustained growth.

While pursuing improvements in the macroeconomic and business environments, countries have to take the following steps:

D

Diversification

Diversify their production and exports.

E

Export Competitiveness

Become more competitive in global markets.

P

Productivity Increases

Increase the productivity of farms, firms, and government offices.

T

Technology Upgrades

Upgrade the technology they use throughout the economy.

H

Human Well-Being

Ultimately, growth should improve livelihoods by providing more productive jobs and higher incomes.

An Integrated Approach

We focus on the “how-to” of policy reform, going beyond the traditional role of a think tank to ensure our research is accessed by the right people at the right time to accelerate the transformation agenda.
ANALYSIS

Informing Economic Transformation Policy

We provide thought leadership to help set the transformation agenda and inform policy through rigorous research and analysis. We study the drivers of economic transformation and identify and create roadmaps for the most promising pathways for countries to achieve growth with DEPTH. To do this, we draw insights from the existing knowledge base and from our own analysis.

Research & Analysis $
Insights & Ideas $
Our Networks $

ADVICE

Supporting Policymakers for Transformation

We bring leading transformation ideas and strategies directly to policymakers to support policy design and implementation. We provide policymakers with practical advice for designing and implementing sound strategies for transformation by bringing countries together to draw lessons and share knowledge across borders on issues of similar focus and by providing direct technical advice.

Events $
Multi-Country Studies $

ADVOCACY

Galvanizing Action & Convening for Transformation

We galvanize action through advocacy, outreach, and convening for impact. We engage at three levels of policymaking—country, regional, and global—through a growing number of initiatives, partnerships, and platforms to impact the ways in which governments and development partners pursue transformation strategies. Each engagement is positioned with a view towards helping African leaders and policymakers design and implement policies and strategies that will support—and accelerate—economic transformation.

Events $
Transformations Leadership Program $
African Transformation Forum $

PARTNERSHIPS

Forging Partnerships for Transformation

We incorporate existing research, leverage regional and global expertise, and harness the growing interest in transformation strategies from other institutions and organizations. We partner with governments, foundations, and organizations whose goals for better jobs, improved livelihoods, and inclusive, sustainable growth align with our mission. By partnering at the local, regional, and international level, we ensure that our insights and ideas are robust, timely, and impactful.

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