Governance & Public Policy
Supporting evidence-based policymaking, institutional strengthening, and inclusive governance processes that respond to emerging societal challenges.
Our Portfolio
Governance, Policy & Public Innovation
Strengthening the systems, institutions, and processes that shape public decision-making across Africa.
We work at the intersection of governance, technology, climate resilience, and public policy to promote inclusive, evidence-driven, and accountable approaches to development.
Overview
Portfolio Overview
The Governance, Policy & Public Innovation portfolio strengthens the systems, institutions, and processes that shape public decision-making across Africa. We work at the intersection of governance, technology, climate resilience, and public policy to promote inclusive, evidence-driven, and accountable approaches to development.
Our work spans governance research, policy engagement, public sector innovation, civic participation, data governance, and responsible technology governance. Through partnerships with governments, civil society, communities, researchers, and innovators, we help ensure that emerging technologies and public policies contribute to more effective, equitable, and responsive governance systems.
Core focus areas
What We Focus On
Public Innovation
Advancing innovative approaches to public problem-solving through data, technology, civic engagement, and cross-sector collaboration.
Technology Governance
Promoting responsible, inclusive, and accountable approaches to the governance of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and digital systems.
Data Governance
Strengthening the responsible collection, access, management, protection, and use of data to support public decision-making and innovation.
Civic Participation & Inclusion
Ensuring that communities, youth, innovators, and underrepresented groups have meaningful opportunities to contribute to governance and policy processes.
Stakeholder Dialogue & Collaboration
Convening policymakers, researchers, civil society, development partners, and innovators to co-create practical solutions and strengthen governance outcomes.
Policy Research & Advisory
Generating evidence, insights, and recommendations that inform governance frameworks, public policy, and responsible technology adoption.