Ghana Compact

Formulated by Dr. K.Y. Amoako – Founder and President of the African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET) – in collaboration with seven prominent policy institutes, the Compact for Political and Economic Transformation is an initiative focused on setting a vision for our nation, outlining collectively agreed solutions for the country’s biggest challenges, and identifying targets for tracking progress towards the agreed vision. Visit www.compactforghana.com.

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Press Releases

ACET Announces Mavis Owusu-Gyamfi as new President and CEO
After an extensive recruitment process, the African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET) Board of Directors have unanimously approved the selection of Ms. Mavis Owusu-Gyamfi as its new President and Chief Executive Officer,...

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As he begins his next chapter, Dr. K.Y. Amoako is honored by leaders across Africa
In the months since Dr. K.Y. Amoako, ACET’s Founder and President, announced his intention to step down, we have received countless tributes to his leadership and mentorship over his last fifty-plus years...

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The Missing Piece in Africa’s AI Blueprint: The Computing Conundrum
This article discusses four key recommendations on how the AU, the private sector, and academia can advance investment in computational infrastructure to support the AU artificial intelligence roadmap, and how AU member...

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For Africa’s poorest countries, it’s time for transformation
Countries around the world are struggling to make ends meet—none more so than the poorest in the world, which have been caught in a cycle of debt, crisis, pandemic, and fragility that...

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Africa’s Strategic Role in Strengthening Global Governance

The 10th session of the Amplifying Africa’s Voice Initiative convened on March 28, 2024, focused on Africa’s concerted effort to assert its influence in the global financial governance landscape.

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Exploring AI Solutions for Economic Policymaking and Transformation in Africa
Rob Floyd, Director for Innovation and Digital Policy at ACET, discusses the launch of a new three-year, multi-country research and policy project to help African governments harness the opportunities that artificial intelligence...

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Gender Equality

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Supporting African Women to Power Growth and Economic Transformation
Emezat Mengesha, Head of ACET’s Gender Equality program, talks about the increasingly important role of women in the African economy, the need for governments to ensure a strong gender lens when crafting...

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Policy Briefs

International Finance Reforms: Collaborative Actions for Greater Impact in Africa
Africa is making bold moves to drive the global finance reform agenda. To maintain the momentum in 2024, African financial institutions must work together more effectively and deploy more resources to meet...

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Commentary

Great Opportunities Lie Ahead for Data Governance in Africa. So Do Great Challenges.
This year is shaping up to be highly consequential for data governance in Africa. In February, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) digital trade protocol was adopted at the African Union...

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Policy Briefs

Innovation meets Growth? Navigating the Digital Landscape in Ghana
Digitalization is the “use of digital technologies to change a business model and provide new revenue and value-producing opportunities”. Digital technologies now permeate all aspects of the economic and social fabric of...

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Annual Reports

Transformation in a Generation: 2022 Annual Report
From gender equality to youth employment and skills, from climate action to the newly launched Ghana Compact initiative, ACET’s work in 2022 made an invaluable contribution to supporting Africa’s progress and trying...

Economic Management & Governance

Press Releases

Africa Strengthens its Agenda for Global Financial Architecture Reform with commitment on AU Financial Institutions and Launch of Africa Club

[Addis Ababa, 18 February] – African Heads of State and Government and Heads of African Multilateral financial institutions came together on February 17 to accelerate action on establishing African Union […]

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Speeches & Transcripts

Executive Vice President Mavis Owusu-Gyamfi remarks at Heads of State and Government Dialogue on Global Financial Architecture Reforms
Over the past three years, it has become abundantly clear that Africa has to position itself strategically in the Global Financial Architecture. We have to own the narrative on what works for...

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A Preview of Upcoming Research on MDB Reform from Think Tanks Across the Globe
The World Bank and other multilateral development banks (MDBs) are undertaking major reforms so they can more effectively meet today’s global challenges, including climate change and pandemic preparedness. But the discussion has...

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Amplifying Africa’s Voice: The role of Climate Finance and Blended Finance
The seventh meeting of African think-tanks under the Amplifying Africa Voices Initiative, held on November 13, 2023 and convened by the African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET), focused on the role of...

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