Who We Are?
Africa Development Analytica (AfDA) is an independent non-profit research organization dedicated to addressing the 'triple-burden of survival' in Africa: climate change, conflict, and poverty. Our primary objective is to improve our understanding of these interconnected challenges and provide evidence-based insights to inform effective policy design and implementation to tackle them.
Climate change, conflict, and poverty are deeply interconnected and mutually reinforced in many developing regions of the world. Africa is a region where the interconnectedness between these triple challenges is highly pronounced with far-reaching consequences but where our knowledge remains limited. AfDA seeks to contribute to bridging this knowledge gap by improving our understanding and delivering innovative policy options and impact.
AfDA employs a multidisciplinary approach, shaping research problems and policy options through the triple-nexus lens, emphasizing the active and diverse involvement of local experts in co-generating knowledge. This collaborative approach ensures that AfDA's research outputs are deeply contextualized and locally driven. Our primary goal is to inform policy decisions, strengthen ownership, and, ultimately, contribute to a more sustainable and inclusive development in Africa. Moreover, AfDA is committed to recognizing the critical importance of integrating gender equality, social inclusion, private sector development, and resilience into every facet of our research and policy engagements.
Vision
AfDA envisions becoming a leading research institute and knowledge hub, dedicated to addressing the triple challenges of climate change, conflict, and poverty in Africa. We are committed to playing an instrumental role in breaking the cycle of these challenges and actively contributing to peace, development, and sustainability on the continent.
Mission
AfDA’s mission is to conduct rigorous research and policy analysis to provide evidence-based and context-specific policy solutions and advice. We employ a multidisciplinary research approach, considering the perspectives of peace and security, socio-economic development, and the sustainable use of the environment and natural resources.
Core values
Our Staff
AfDA Board of Directors
The AfDA Board of Directors is a distinguished group of individuals with diverse backgrounds and expertise. As the highest decision-making body within AfDA, the board plays a pivotal role in setting the organization's strategic direction.
AfDA Executive Management
The AfDA Executive Management team is entrusted with overseeing the overall operations of the organization and implementing its strategic direction. To efficiently carry out its core functions, AfDA is structured into three major divisions, each under the leadership of a qualified director. These divisions are:
- Research and Policy Program.
- Resource Mobilization and Communications.
- Operations