In a historic move towards advancing gender equality and promoting inclusive economic development, the Nigerian government has recently launched the National Women's Economic Empowerment (WEE) Policy and Action Plan. This…
A Home-Grown Approach: African Union Takes Control of Its Development Agenda Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - In a landmark development, the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) presented the Africa Governance Report…
Agenda 2063 is a strategic framework for the socio-economic transformation of Africa over the next 50 years. It was adopted by the African Union (AU) in 2013, as a response…
The Africa Health Strategy 2016-2030 is a comprehensive framework for improving the health outcomes of people in Africa. The strategy was developed by the African Union Commission (AUC) in collaboration…
The Africa Climate Change Strategy 2020-2030 is a comprehensive plan to address the challenges posed by climate change in Africa. The Strategy was developed through a collaborative and consultative process…
The Future Report, "Making the AfCFTA work for women and youth," is a comprehensive publication that examines the potential of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in promoting economic…
The African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) is a landmark agreement that aims to create a single market for goods and services across the African continent. In order for the…
The African Youth Charter is a document adopted by the African Union (AU) in 2006 that outlines the rights, duties, and freedoms of young people in Africa. The charter serves…
IntroductionBribery remains a pervasive issue that hampers economic growth, undermines fair competition, and erodes public trust. In Africa, combating bribery is crucial for fostering sustainable development and attracting investments. To…
IntroductionCorruption poses a significant challenge to the development and progress of nations around the world. In Africa, the fight against corruption has been a priority, leading to the adoption of…
In a major step towards empowering the region's youth and fostering their active participation in development processes, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) developed a comprehensive Youth Policy…
Abuja NigeriaBrendan C. Ugwu Esq., the founder of the Young African Policy Research Hub, made a significant contribution to the validation process of the National Intellectual Property Policy and Strategy…