Publications
From our peer-reviewed journal to short commentary on the week's events, all APF publications are free to read, download and cite.
Africa Policy Review
Flagship journal
Africa Policy Review
The Africa Policy Review is APF's flagship publication: long-form, peer-reviewed analysis by African scholars and practitioners. Each issue examines a defining question for the continent — a summit, a negotiation, a reform — and sets out the evidence and the options available to decision-makers.
Published open access, the Review is written for policymakers, negotiators, diplomats, researchers and students alike.
Policy briefs
Evidence, distilled for decision-makers
Four to six pages. A clear problem, the evidence and three to five actionable recommendations.
Economy & Global Finance
Ten recommendations for Africa in a new international financial system
The housekeeping African governments must do — on debt transparency, domestic revenue and regional institutions — to benefit from any reform of global finance.
APF · 20 June 2023 · PDF
Commentary & Analysis
Timely analysis of the events shaping Africa
Signed opinion and analysis from APF staff and experts, published as events unfold. Formerly the APF Blog and News.
Africa & the World
The Russia–Africa Summit: a development partnership or an alliance?
What Africa stands to gain and lose as Moscow courts the continent amid its war with Ukraine.
Eric Acha · 31 July 2023
Climate, Energy & Environment
The cost of saving the climate, paid by Africa
The lowest emitters face the strongest pressure to commit to low-carbon development. Who should bear the cost?
APF · 12 October 2021
Africa & the World
The US–Africa Summit: a response to China, or a new chapter?
AGOA's limits, the Washington Consensus legacy and why investment should replace military assistance.
Eric Acha · 28 July 2014
Peace & Security
Kagame: African leaders must own the failure to resolve the continent's conflicts
Reflections from the African Development Bank's annual meetings in Kigali on African-led peacebuilding.
APF · 29 May 2014
Economy, Trade & Integration
A Ghana — and a sub-Saharan Africa — beyond aid
Nana Akufo-Addo's case for ending the dependency mindset in African policymaking.
APF
Reports
In-depth research
Major studies from APF research programmes, often with partners, including data annexes.
Leader Profiles
African leadership, profiled
Profiles of the Africans shaping policy at home and in global institutions. Formerly “Featured Leaders”.
Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
Global finance expert, economist and development professional with more than 30 years of experience.
Submit your work
Write for APF
We welcome original submissions from researchers, practitioners and young scholars working on African policy. All submissions are reviewed by our editorial team; Africa Policy Review articles are also peer-reviewed.