Help Africa set its own policy agenda
Independent African policy research depends on people and institutions who believe the continent's future should be argued from the continent. Here is how you can be part of it.
Support our work
Keep African policy research independent
Unrestricted support lets us choose the questions that matter most to Africa — not the ones that are easiest to fund. Your gift helps us publish research free of charge, host open Dialogues and train the next generation through our internship programme.
Frequency
Amount
[£25] a month helps fund [one intern's research for a week — replace with a real impact statement].
Institutional funding
Foundations and agencies can support a research theme, a programme or core operations.
Sponsor a fellow or intern
Fund a placement for a young African researcher in our Emerging Leaders programme.
In-kind support
Venues, translation, design or pro bono expertise for our events and publications.
Partner with us
Work with APF
We partner with organisations that share our commitment to rigorous, Africa-led policy thinking — always on terms that protect the independence of our research.
Universities & research centres
Joint research, co-authored publications, student placements and visiting researchers.
Foundations & development agencies
Programme funding, commissioned research and evaluation, and policy dialogues.
African institutions & governments
Independent analysis and closed Policy Lab sessions ahead of major negotiations.
Media
Content partnerships, expert comment and co-hosted events.
Join the Experts Network
Share your expertise with a wider public
We invite researchers holding a PhD in a relevant field — and practitioners with exceptional experience in African policy — to join the APF Experts Network. Send a short summary of your CV and your areas of expertise, and our team will be in touch.
- Speak at APF Dialogues and conferences
- Publish analysis and host your own expert page
- Access the APF document repository
- Receive media and speaking referrals
Contact us
Get in touch
General enquiries
[info@africanpolicyforum.org]
Executive Director
acha [at] africanpolicyforum.org
Office
[Street address]
[City, Postcode, Country]