ACT Africa is call to action. A challenge to define a new development pathway. A pursuit of meaningful change in Africa.
ACT Africa was born out of a strong conviction by the founders for organic, citizens-led and transformational change across Africa. That conviction is motivated by the potential for meaningful change by harnessing and optimizing the continent’s resources through a sustainable approach underpinned by homegrown ethos that emphasizes Africa’s interest first. A shift from the traditional approach to development work that is externally induced to one that puts African leadership and transformational philosophies at the front and centre of all we do – as espoused by the great ancient African kingdoms, the anti-colonial & liberation movements and the modern day concept of African renaissance.
We apply collaborative approaches in our work with communities, local authorities, businesses and governments to co-create homegrown, sustainable and meaningful change across Africa in our governance, public finance management, natural resource management and the use of modern technology to make life better for our people.
We are an independent, non-profit and Pan-African team of dedicated professionals using data and robust analyses to engineer tailored solutions to some of the most compelling challenges of Africa today.
We apply collaborative approaches in our work with communities, local authorities, businesses and governments to co-create homegrown, sustainable and meaningful change across Africa in our thematic works in governance, public finance management, natural resource management and the use of modern technology to make life better for our people.
Headquartered in Accra, we boast of a rich and wide network of African experts across the continent with desk offices in Nairobi and Lusaka. Our name is an acronym derived from Action for Citizen-led Transformation in Africa (ACT Africa)
To be a leader and partner of choice for meaningful change across Africa.
ACT Africa’s efforts are directed towards promoting;
- A pro-people and rights-based policy environment that engenders equity and social justice.
- People’s participation in the discourse and processes of governance through enhanced citizens’ agency and reinforcement of the principles of social contract
- Transparent and accountable governance of public resources
To harness people power and innovations to influence the usage of public resources for meaningful change of lives and livelihoods across Africa.
Pan-Africanism : we are inspired by the great success stories of our African freedom fighters and tread in their path for total liberation of the continent.
Innovativeness : We develop, harness and apply smart, creative & solution-oriented tools and strategies to deliver transformative results.
Integrity: We are committed to and operate on the high moral principles of being transparent, accountable and incorrupt.
People-centered : We put people first in all we do and are driven by the Ubuntu African philosophy. We believe in people taking charge of their own development on the basis of nothing for us without us.
Passionate : We are strongly motivated by the belief that meaningful change is possible in Africa and we strive to be part of that story of transformation.