Overview
Economic growth is not enough to drive the change that Africa needs. For countries to truly develop – to reduce poverty, build good infrastructure, educate our young people and create decent jobs – it needs to transform. Our recipe for transformation is growth with DEPTH. This is growth underpinned by Diversified production and export structures, enhanced Export competitiveness, increased Productivity, and promotes Technological advancements, all in service of improved Human well-being. Transformation creates resilient economic systems that can withstand shocks like pandemics, climate disasters, economic downturns, and more.
Through our work on Economic Management & Governance, we are establishing and sustaining growth with DEPTH as a leading economic development paradigm in Africa. We also help governments develop and implement public policies and investments that provide supportive infrastructure and services and maintain a regulatory environment conducive to creative entrepreneurial activity. Through our fellowship programs and participation in national and international consortiums, we are forging effective partnerships between public institutions and the private sector.
Key Contacts
Programs
Pan-African Coalition for Transformation (PACT)
PACT rallies governments and key policymakers to come together and apply pressure on a continental level to implement policies for transformation at both the national and continental level.
Compact with Africa (CwA)
To address governance challenges, we have organized several peer learning events as part of the Compact with Africa (CwA) initiative and the German Reform Partnership (RP) Program.
Compact for Economic and Political Transformation in Ghana
Ghana’s economic and political transformation requires a cohesive vision and concerted implementation that supersedes political parties and ideologies.
Featured Reports & Studies
Featured Insights & Ideas
Upcoming Events
Past Events
Unlocking Inclusive Growth: Redistribution and Recognition of the Care Economy in Africa
Gender and Growth Gaps in Sub-Saharan Africa – Research and Policy Dialogue
Africa Taking Charge of its Future: Prioritizing Gender Equality in the Path to Recovery
The African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET) and the Center for Global Development (CGD) are co-hosting this panel discussion on the gendered impacts of the COVID-19 crisis and how to ensure women and girls are not left behind in the path to recovery in Afr...



























Commentary, Insights & Ideas
What we’ll be watching at the 39th African Union Summit
ACET is calling on African leaders attending the Summit to endorse the G20 Africa Expert Panel debt report, particularly elements which will support Africa’s development through restructuring debt, improving credit ratings, and shifting from aid dependency to investment-driven growth.
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