The African Capacity Building Foundation

The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF), a specialized agency of the African Union, is mandated to develop the human capital and institutions required to realize the vision of “a prosperous, resilient, and inclusive Africa.” Its 2023-27 strategic plan focuses the work of the ACBF on four key impact areas, namely climate change and energy; agribusiness and food sovereignty; trade; and economic and social governance. Under the economic and social governance pillar, the organization is working to enhance evidence-based and purpose-driven policymaking by governments across Africa. This grant will support ACBF to organize and deliver the annual Africa Think Tank Summit in November 2023, which contributes to strengthening collaboration and partnership among Africa’s think tanks to enhance their effectiveness and sustainability. (Strategy: Evidence-Informed Policymaking)

The African Capacity Building Foundation builds human and institutional capacity with a vision to see Africa capable of achieving its own development. It has a mission to build strategic partnerships, offer technical support, and provide access to relevant knowledge related to capacity building in Africa. The organization hosts the annual Africa Think Tank Summit to strengthen collaboration and partnership among Africa’s think tanks. This grant will fund the cost of travel for seven African think tanks to participate in the 2018 summit.