Overview
APRI – Africa Policy Research Institute is an independent, nonpartisan think tank working on the policy questions that shape Africa’s place in the world. Through rigorous research and expert analysis, the institute strengthens the hands of African governments in their partnerships, wherever the terms of those partnerships are set. With registered offices in Berlin, Germany, and Abuja, Nigeria, and research hubs in Africa and beyond, its platform connects African policymakers, businesses, civil society and research communities with partners around the world.
Mission and focus areas
APRI aims to be a catalyst towards a future where African thought leadership is central to global decision-making, and where Africa is strategically positioned within the global landscape to drive its transformative future. The institute aims to bridge Africa and the world by driving impactful dialogue and action supported by evidence-based analysis. Its broad mission is expressed through five programmes: Economy & Society, Just Green Technology Transition, Climate Transitions, Geopolitics & Geoeconomics, and Minerals & Development.
Structure and governance
APRI has registered offices in Berlin, Germany, and Abuja, Nigeria, and maintains research hubs in Africa and beyond. The organisation includes an Executive Office that leads engagement with key partners and sets strategic, operational and management direction. It utilizes a network of researchers and experts drawn from across the continent and beyond to present and broker African expert perspectives.
Programs and offerings
APRI’s research addresses policy issues that matter most for African countries, producing analysis that supports African positions in dealings with external partners. Offerings include in-depth research (Reports, Policy Papers and Edited Volumes), short formats (Policy Briefs, Short Analyses, Commentaries and Explainers), and visual/audio content such as Expert Interviews and “The Africa Hour Podcast.” The institute also hosts virtual and in-person convenings and public events to bring together top experts on key policy issues.
We aim to be a catalyst towards that future: to bridge Africa and the world by driving impactful dialogue and action supported by evidence-based analysis.
