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Shaping Africa’s Future

Entrepreneurship training spurs early action among young Francophone professionals

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The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) is the leading institution for capacity building on the African continent. As a specialized agency of the African Union, we enable transformative human and institutional development by effectively designing and implementing impactful programs throughout Africa.

By 2063, we envision an Africa that is stronger, self-reliant, and globally competitive. Our work is laying the foundation for economic resilience, sustainable trade, food security, and governance excellence, ensuring that Africa thrives.
 


With over 30 years of experience and a continent-wide mandate, we strengthen African institutions and leaders with the skills, tools, and knowledge to drive inclusive and sustainable development.

Shaping Africa’s Future

Community Leaders Take the Lead in Implementing Africa’s Free Trade Agreement

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The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) is the leading institution for capacity building on the African continent. As a specialized agency of the African Union, we enable transformative human and institutional development by effectively designing and implementing impactful programs throughout Africa.

By 2063, we envision an Africa that is stronger, self-reliant, and globally competitive. Our work is laying the foundation for economic resilience, sustainable trade, food security, and governance excellence, ensuring that Africa thrives.
 


With over 30 years of experience and a continent-wide mandate, we strengthen African institutions and leaders with the skills, tools, and knowledge to drive inclusive and sustainable development.

Shaping Africa’s Future

Transformative Climate Finance Program Boosts Knowledge and Action Across Five African Countries

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The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) is the leading institution for capacity building on the African continent. As a specialized agency of the African Union, we enable transformative human and institutional development by effectively designing and implementing impactful programs throughout Africa.

By 2063, we envision an Africa that is stronger, self-reliant, and globally competitive. Our work is laying the foundation for economic resilience, sustainable trade, food security, and governance excellence, ensuring that Africa thrives.
 


With over 30 years of experience and a continent-wide mandate, we strengthen African institutions and leaders with the skills, tools, and knowledge to drive inclusive and sustainable development.

Shaping Africa’s Future

African Think Tanks Build Capacity to advance AfCFTA and Structural Transformation

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The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) is the leading institution for capacity building on the African continent. As a specialized agency of the African Union, we enable transformative human and institutional development by effectively designing and implementing impactful programs throughout Africa.

By 2063, we envision an Africa that is stronger, self-reliant, and globally competitive. Our work is laying the foundation for economic resilience, sustainable trade, food security, and governance excellence, ensuring that Africa thrives.
 


With over 30 years of experience and a continent-wide mandate, we strengthen African institutions and leaders with the skills, tools, and knowledge to drive inclusive and sustainable development.

Shaping Africa’s Future

Advancing Public Finance Reform by Equipping Leaders Across Africa

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The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) is the leading institution for capacity building on the African continent. As a specialized agency of the African Union, we enable transformative human and institutional development by effectively designing and implementing impactful programs throughout Africa.

By 2063, we envision an Africa that is stronger, self-reliant, and globally competitive. Our work is laying the foundation for economic resilience, sustainable trade, food security, and governance excellence, ensuring that Africa thrives.
 


With over 30 years of experience and a continent-wide mandate, we strengthen African institutions and leaders with the skills, tools, and knowledge to drive inclusive and sustainable development.

Real Voices, Real Change

Pape Félou Diallo
Pape Félou Diallo

Africa Think Tank Summit 2025 Opening Ceremony

ACBF-OIF Entrepreneurship Clinic in a Multilateral Environment Training Workshop

Lacine Diabaté
Lacine Diabaté

Africa Think Tank Summit 2025 Opening Ceremony

ACBF-OIF Entrepreneurship Clinic in a Multilateral Environment Training Workshop

Selvana Mootien
Selvana Mootien

Africa Think Tank Summit 2025 Opening Ceremony

ACBF-OIF Entrepreneurship Clinic in a Multilateral Environment Training Workshop

Mawulawoe Awity
Mawulawoe Awity

Africa Think Tank Summit 2025 Opening Ceremony

Community Leaders Take the Lead in Implementing Africa’s Free Trade Agreement

Aganze Namegabe Christian
Aganze Namegabe Christian

Africa Think Tank Summit 2025 Opening Ceremony

Community Leaders Take the Lead in Implementing Africa’s Free Trade Agreement

Mary Frances Malunga
Mary Frances Malunga

Africa Think Tank Summit 2025 Opening Ceremony

Community Leaders Take the Lead in Implementing Africa’s Free Trade Agreement

Musana Segatagara Bernard
Musana Segatagara Bernard

Africa Think Tank Summit 2025 Opening Ceremony

Head of the Knowledge and Forecasting Hub Department at the Rwanda Water Resources Board, The African Union Green Recovery Action Plan (AU-GRAP) Training Workshop

Richard Ndungutse
Richard Ndungutse

Africa Think Tank Summit 2025 Opening Ceremony

CEO of Nano Ion Company Limited in Rwanda, The African Union Green Recovery Action Plan (AU-GRAP) Training Workshop

Nathalie Neema
Nathalie Neema

Africa Think Tank Summit 2025 Opening Ceremony

Technical Advisor for Project Management and Stakeholder Engagement at GIZ Rwanda, The African Union Green Recovery Action Plan (AU-GRAP) Training Workshop

Seyram Agemenya
Seyram Agemenya

Africa Think Tank Summit 2025 Opening Ceremony

ACBF Programme Coordinator, The African Union Green Recovery Action Plan (AU-GRAP) Training Workshop

Fortunata Songora Makene
Fortunata Songora Makene

Africa Think Tank Summit 2025 Opening Ceremony

CADAST Design Thinking Workshop for Think Tanks

Dr George Lutomia
Dr George Lutomia

Africa Think Tank Summit 2025 Opening Ceremony

CADAST Design Thinking Workshop for Think Tanks

Dr. Gibson Chigumira
Dr. Gibson Chigumira

Africa Think Tank Summit 2025 Opening Ceremony

CADAST Design Thinking Workshop for Think Tanks

Raissa Nanan-Boua Kouadio
Raissa Nanan-Boua Kouadio

Africa Think Tank Summit 2025 Opening Ceremony

Partnership Officer, UNICEF Cote d’Ivoire ACBF-OIF Training Workshop

Samuel Bwira Luhembo
Samuel Bwira Luhembo

Africa Think Tank Summit 2025 Opening Ceremony

Public Accountant, Ministry of Finance, DRC ACBF-OIF Training Workshop

Nawiya Bacar
Nawiya Bacar

Africa Think Tank Summit 2025 Opening Ceremony

Artist and Author, Comoros Islands ACBF-OIF Training Workshop

Tlamelo Cindy Melemo
Tlamelo Cindy Melemo

Africa Think Tank Summit 2025 Opening Ceremony

Founder, SoftBerry Solutions, Botswana:
Abdoulie S. Bah
Abdoulie S. Bah

Africa Think Tank Summit 2025 Opening Ceremony

Economist, Ministry of Finance, The Gambia

Joel Bett
Joel Bett

Africa Think Tank Summit 2025 Opening Ceremony

Programme Coordinator, Public Financial Management Reforms, Kenya

Kristian Malina
Kristian Malina

Africa Think Tank Summit 2025 Opening Ceremony

Analyst, Ministry of Interior, Czech Republic

Chomba Mwansa
Chomba Mwansa

Africa Think Tank Summit 2025 Opening Ceremony

Zambia Revenue Authority

Dr. Sreeparvathy S.L.
Dr. Sreeparvathy S.L.

Africa Think Tank Summit 2025 Opening Ceremony

Senior Advisor, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Finland Additional Director, National Academy of Customs and Taxes, India

Dr. Timo Voipio
Dr. Timo Voipio

Africa Think Tank Summit 2025 Opening Ceremony

Senior Advisor, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Finland

Dr. Matasebia Zewudo
Dr. Matasebia Zewudo

Africa Think Tank Summit 2025 Opening Ceremony

Resource Mobilization and Partnership Manager, Mathiwos Wondu-YeEthiopia Cancer Society (MWECS)

Kennedy Marua
Kennedy Marua

Africa Think Tank Summit 2025 Opening Ceremony

Programs Manager, The International Institute for Legislative Affairs ILA

Olawale Makanjoula
Olawale Makanjoula

Africa Think Tank Summit 2025 Opening Ceremony

National Alliance Coordinator, Nigeria Tobacco Control Alliance

Kgomotso Kali
Kgomotso Kali

Africa Think Tank Summit 2025 Opening Ceremony

Project Coordinator, Africa Centre for Tobacco Industry Monitoring and Policy Research, University of Pretoria

Launch of the LEAPS Program in Zimbabwe
Launch of the LEAPS Program in Zimbabwe

Africa Think Tank Summit 2025 Opening Ceremony

Jacob Muimi
Jacob Muimi

Africa Think Tank Summit 2025 Opening Ceremony

ICT Specialist at the Public Financial Management Reforms Secretariat

Mr. Adil Ababou
Mr. Adil Ababou

Africa Think Tank Summit 2025 Opening Ceremony

Senior Program Officer at the Gates Foundation

Dr. Birago Antwi-Agyei
Dr. Birago Antwi-Agyei

Africa Think Tank Summit 2025 Opening Ceremony

Assistant Commissioner, Ghana Revenue Authority

Sokhna MaI Diop
Sokhna MaI Diop

Africa Think Tank Summit 2025 Opening Ceremony

Principal Treasury Inspector of Exceptional Grade, and Director-General of Administration and Personnel at the Public Accounting and Treasury, Senegal

Mr. Cheikh Ndiaye
Mr. Cheikh Ndiaye

Africa Think Tank Summit 2025 Opening Ceremony

Treasury Inspector and Coordinator at the Directorate-General of Public Accounting and Treasury, Senegal

Michael Kahiti
Michael Kahiti

Africa Think Tank Summit 2025 Opening Ceremony

Director of Planning and Head of Africa Division, National Treasury

Lloyd Karonga
Lloyd Karonga

Africa Think Tank Summit 2025 Opening Ceremony

Head of Financial Accounting, Zimbabwe Revenue Authority

Angela Nyangani
Angela Nyangani

Africa Think Tank Summit 2025 Opening Ceremony

Deputy Director of Audit at Office of Auditor General (OAG) Zimbabwe

Tlamelo Cindy Melemo
Tlamelo Cindy Melemo

Africa Think Tank Summit 2025 Opening Ceremony

Founder, SoftBerry Solutions, Botswana

Richard G. Odjrado
Richard G. Odjrado

Africa Think Tank Summit 2025 Opening Ceremony

Founder & CEO, AS World Tech

Ndegen Jobe
Ndegen Jobe

Africa Think Tank Summit 2025 Opening Ceremony

Deputy Speaker, National Youth Parliament, The Gambia

Launch of ICCASA's Strategic Plan
Launch of ICCASA's Strategic Plan

Africa Think Tank Summit 2025 Opening Ceremony

Capacity Building for Women and Youth
Capacity Building for Women and Youth

Africa Think Tank Summit 2025 Opening Ceremony

Dr Ayodele Majekodunmi
Dr Ayodele Majekodunmi

Africa Think Tank Summit 2025 Opening Ceremony

Co-Chair WAAVP-AN

Africa Think Tank Summit 2025 Opening Ceremony
Africa Think Tank Summit 2025 Opening Ceremony

Africa Think Tank Summit 2025 Opening Ceremony

How We Are Impacting Africa

Agribusiness and Food Sovereignty

Strengthen government capacity to attract private sector investment in agriculture. Support MSMEs in value addition, processing, and marketing of agricultural…

Climate Change and Energy for Productive Use

Support member states in developing bankable climate adaptation projects. Enhance private sector participation, especially MSMEs, in green energy solutions. Improve…

Economic and Social Governance

Strengthen evidence-based policy formulation. Enhance domestic resource mobilization to reduce reliance on external funding. Improve public financial management (PFM) through…

Trade as an Engine of Economic Development

Assist governments in implementing trade agreements by integrating them into national laws. Raise awareness and enhance MSME participation in intra-African…

Key Achievements

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Knowledge Hub

The ACBF Online Library provides free access to e-books on capacity development in Africa, covering topics like innovation, governance, trade, climate change, and more. It serves as a key knowledge hub, sharing lessons and insights to support and improve capacity-building across the continent.

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From ACBF Network

H.E. Josefa Leonel Correia Sacko, Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development and Blue Economy, AUC

H.E. Josefa Leonel Correia Sacko, Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development and Blue Economy, AUC

By focusing on capacity building and professional development, the African Capacity Building Foundation is playing a pivotal role in achieving the goals of Agenda 2063

Hon. Goodall Gondwe, former Chair of the ACBF Board of Governors and Minister of Finance – Malawi

Hon. Goodall Gondwe, former Chair of the ACBF Board of Governors and Minister of Finance – Malawi

Africa needs ACBF as much, probably more now, than at the time it was created in 1991.

Hon Ken Ofori Atta, Chair of the ACBF Board of Governors and Minister of Finance – Ghana

Hon Ken Ofori Atta, Chair of the ACBF Board of Governors and Minister of Finance – Ghana

Ghana’s partnership with ACBF is a tremendous blessing for us and therefore the opportunity for Ghana to host the 26th ACBF Board of Governors Meeting is something that we treasure.

Hon. Adama Coulibaly, Minister of Finance and Budget, Côte d’Ivoire

Hon. Adama Coulibaly, Minister of Finance and Budget, Côte d’Ivoire

What differentiates the ACBF Ubora Academy from traditional training institutions is that it extends beyond mere technical skills, it also focuses on competences in non-technical areas such as leadership, management, innovation and strategic thinking

Victoria Kwakwa, VP Eastern and Southern Africa, World Bank

Victoria Kwakwa, VP Eastern and Southern Africa, World Bank

I would like to celebrate all that the African Capacity Building Foundation has achieved over the years, along with the impactful innovations it has introduced to the African continent through its capacity-building initiatives for various stakeholders

H.E. Thomas Kwesi Quartey, Deputy Chairperson, AU Commission

H.E. Thomas Kwesi Quartey, Deputy Chairperson, AU Commission

ACBF has been granted the status of a specialized agency because of the potential to transform Africa through capacity development.

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