Renforcement des systèmes de connaissances pour l’impact politique et la performance institutionnelle
Les connaissances façonnent la manière dont les institutions conçoivent les politiques, mettent en œuvre les programmes et obtiennent des résultats.
Partout en Afrique, les institutions de recherche, les groupes de réflexion et les organisations publiques génèrent des informations précieuses. L'efficacité de ces efforts dépend de la capacité à retenir, partager et appliquer les connaissances dans les processus de prise de décision.
La performance institutionnelle repose sur des systèmes de connaissances solides qui relient les données probantes à l'action.
À l’ACBF, nous renforçons la capacité de l’Afrique à générer, gérer et appliquer les connaissances au profit de la conception des politiques et de l’efficacité institutionnelle.
Notre travail contribue directement à l’Agenda 2063 et aux Objectifs de développement durable en faisant progresser le développement axé sur la connaissance et en renforçant l’élaboration de politiques fondées sur des données probantes.
Where The Challenge Lies
Les systèmes de connaissances à travers l’Afrique sont confrontés à des contraintes structurelles et de capacités qui limitent leur influence.
De nombreuses institutions de recherche sur les politiques sont confrontées à des défis pour traduire la recherche en engagement politique. La faiblesse des systèmes de connaissances réduit la capacité des institutions à retenir et à appliquer les leçons apprises.
La collaboration limitée entre les institutions ralentit l’échange de connaissances et l’innovation. Les données probantes générées par les institutions africaines sont souvent sous-utilisées dans les processus d’élaboration des politiques.
These constraints affect policy outcomes. Limited use of evidence weakens policy design and reduces implementation effectiveness. Fragmented knowledge systems limit institutional learning and reduce the impact of research and analysis.
Ces défis nécessitent des efforts coordonnés pour renforcer les systèmes de connaissances et améliorer l’utilisation des données probantes dans la prise de décision.
What We Do Differently
ACBF strengthens knowledge systems through targeted capacity development, institutional support, and knowledge platforms.
These initiatives strengthen knowledge systems, promote collaboration, and improve the use of evidence across institutions.
How We Work: A Systems Active Approach
ACBF delivers knowledge management through integrated platforms and initiatives that strengthen institutional capacity and knowledge ecosystems. Key initiatives include:
- The Africa Think Tank Platform — Which strengthens the capacity of think tanks to produce high-quality research and engage effectively with policymakers
- The African Capacity Knowledge Repository and Community Hub — Which provides a shared digital platform for knowledge access, collaboration, and institutional learning.
- Flagship publications and knowledge products — That translate research into actionable insights for policymakers and practitioners
- High-level convening and policy dialogue platforms — including the Africa Think Tank Summit and regional engagements, which connect evidence with decision-making.
These initiatives strengthen knowledge systems, promote collaboration, and improve the use of evidence across institutions.
Impact in Numbers
Across Africa, the program is delivering measurable results:
Participants convened annually through the Africa Think Tank Summit across more than 30 African countries.
Flagship knowledge products developed and disseminated, including the Africa Export Competitiveness Report and the Strategic Study on Factoring in Africa.
Policy and knowledge briefs produced on key development issues, including AfCFTA, taxation, illicit financial flows, SME finance, and inclusive growth
Practical Tools developed to support SME finance and access to working capital solutions.
Institutions supported to strengthen and institutionalize knowledge management frameworks
Country-level impact includes:
Benin, Ethiopia, Republic of Congo, Kenya, and Rwanda
Beyond institutional support, ACBF is also investing in system-wide enablers.
Beyond knowledge: enabling policy impact
This work is about more than producing research.
It is about enabling institutions to:
- Improve policy design through evidence-based analysis
- Strengthen institutional learning and knowledge retention
- Enhance collaboration across research and policy communities
- Support effective implementation of development priorities
In doing so, ACBF supports a shift from fragmented knowledge systems to integrated, action-oriented policy ecosystems.
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