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# ACBF: Shaping Africa's Future through Capacity Development

## Sitemaps
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## Pages
- [Stories test](https://theacbf.org/stories-test/): From cosmetics manufacturing in Ghana to digital trade platforms in Botswana, two entrepreneurs demonstrate how knowledge, innovation, and regional partnerships are opening new pathways for African businesses.
- [In the Press](https://theacbf.org/in-the-press/)
- [Impact Stories](https://theacbf.org/the-impact-stories/)
- [Current Openings](https://theacbf.org/current-openings/): All Open Vacancies are Listed Below
- [Careers Test](https://theacbf.org/careers-test/): At ACBF, we believe that building lasting capacity in Africa starts with people passionate, skilled, and committed individuals who bring diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Our team includes program officers, communications professionals, finance and operations staff, researchers, and more, all united by a shared purpose: strengthening institutions, driving sustainable development, and amplifying African leadership.
- [Subscribe to Our Newsletter](https://theacbf.org/newsletter/)
- [News test](https://theacbf.org/news-test/): tfghjkhgfdfghjyasd
- [Test](https://theacbf.org/test/)
- [Careers & Vacancies](https://theacbf.org/careers-vacancies/): Be part of a diverse, driven team building Africa’s future through excellence in capacity development. ACBF, where talent meets purpose
- [Leadership](https://theacbf.org/who-we-are/leadership/): Behind every milestone is a team of dedicated leaders and professionals. Meet the people driving the Foundation’s mission to build Africa’s capacities for a sustainable future. Country and Regional offices include Accra, Harare, Nairobi and the African Union liaison office in Addis Abeba.
- [ACBF Brand Guidelines](https://theacbf.org/acbf-brand-guidelines/)
- [Video Gallery](https://theacbf.org/media/video-gallery/): Explore our dynamic video gallery to stay informed with highlights from our conferences, events, and training sessions. Dive in and discover how we are shaping Africa’s future, one story at a time
- [ACBF Network Partner Organisation’s Registration Form](https://theacbf.org/acbf-network-partner-organisations-registration-form/): Welcome! Thank you for your interest in the work of the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF). ACBF would like to revive the network of, and keep in touch with, organizations which have benefitted from its capacity development programs across Africa. We value the time you will be taking to complete this registration form. The collected data will be securely stored by the Foundation for the purpose of communication with its alumni.
- [Photo Gallery](https://theacbf.org/photo-gallery/): See how ACBF is empowering institutions and transforming lives across the continent.
- [ACBF Network Individual’s Registration Form](https://theacbf.org/acbf-network-individuals-registration-form/): Welcome! Thank you for your interest in the work of the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF). ACBF would like to revive the network of, and keep in touch with, the great men and women who have benefited from its capacity development programs across Africa. We value the time you will be taking to complete this registration form. The collected data will be securely stored by the Foundation for the purpose of communication with its alumni.
- [Support ACBF](https://theacbf.org/support-acbf/): Support to the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) can take any of the following forms:
- [Our Approach](https://theacbf.org/our-approach/): At ACBF, our mission to drive sustainable development across Africa is rooted in clear, strategic, and forward-thinking principles. These guiding values shape our approach, ensuring that every initiative contributes to meaningful and lasting change
- [Impact Story Videos](https://theacbf.org/impact-story-videos/)
- [All videos](https://theacbf.org/all-videos/)
- [Story Videos](https://theacbf.org/story-videos/)
- [Key ACBF Documents](https://theacbf.org/key-acbf-documents/): Access ACBF’s foundational reports, strategies, and official publications that guide our mission and impact across Africa
- [Our Partners](https://theacbf.org/our-partners/): Meet the institutions and stakeholders championing sustainable development alongside ACBF
- [Articles & Press Releases](https://theacbf.org/media/our-articles/): Stay informed with the latest insights, updates, and thought leadership shaping capacity development across Africa
- [STORIES FROM OUR WORK WITHIN THE REGION](https://theacbf.org/stories/): ACBF has been instrumental in advancing human and institutional capacity development across Africa. Explore some stories chronicling our achievements thus far across the region.
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://theacbf.org/frequently-asked-questions/): Understanding ACBF 
- Learn more about how we build capacity and support Africa’s development
- [Contact Us](https://theacbf.org/contact-us/): Let’s start a conversation and explore how we can drive impactful change across the continent together.
- [Procurement and Consultancies](https://theacbf.org/join-us/procurement-and-consultancies/): Find below, current opportunities to contribute to the work of ACBF as consultants for specific projects or as suppliers of specific goods and services to enhance the delivery of the Foundation
- [Vacancies](https://theacbf.org/join-us/vacancies/): Be part of a diverse, driven team building Africa’s future through excellence in capacity development. ACBF, where talent meets purpose
- [Upcoming Events](https://theacbf.org/media/upcoming-events/): Showcasing Africa’s progress through impactful dialogues, trainings, and strategic engagements
- [A Vision for 2027](https://theacbf.org/our-work/): Building resilient economies, thriving trade, food security, and strong governance for Africa’s sustainable future
- [Our Offices](https://theacbf.org/our-offices/): Discover where ACBF operates across Africa and beyond to support capacity development on the ground
- [The ACBF Network](https://theacbf.org/the-acbf-network/): Join the ACBF Network and collaborate with changemakers driving Africa’s development
- [Brand Guidelines](https://theacbf.org/brand-guidelines/)
- [UBORA Academy](https://theacbf.org/ubora-academy/): Your go-to Learning and Knowledge-Sharing Platform
- [Whistle Blowing](https://theacbf.org/whistle-blowing/): Report unethical conduct safely and confidentially — your voice helps uphold integrity and accountability at ACBF
- [Opportunities](https://theacbf.org/opportunities/)
- [Procurement](https://theacbf.org/procurement/)
- [Photo Gallery](https://theacbf.org/media/photo-gallery/): See how ACBF is empowering institutions and transforming lives across the continent.
- [Our Approach](https://theacbf.org/what-we-do/our-approach/)
- [Our Work](https://theacbf.org/who-we-are/our-work/)
- [Executive Board](https://theacbf.org/who-we-are/executive-board/): Meet the Board Members driving ACBF’s Commitment to a Resilient and Prosperous Africa
- [About Us](https://theacbf.org/who-we-are/about-us/): Driving Africa’s Development through Human and Institutional Transformation
- [Media](https://theacbf.org/media/)
- [Join Us](https://theacbf.org/join-us/)
- [Our Stories](https://theacbf.org/stories-2/)
- [What We Do](https://theacbf.org/what-we-do/)
- [Who We Are](https://theacbf.org/who-we-are/)
- [Home](https://theacbf.org/)

## Banners
- [Shaping Africa’s Future](https://theacbf.org/banner/shaping-africas-future-5/): ACBF and Partners Support Scalable Agribusiness Solutions through African-Led Innovation
- [Shaping Africa’s Future](https://theacbf.org/banner/shaping-africas-future/): Entrepreneurship training spurs early action among young Francophone professionals
- [Shaping Africa’s Future](https://theacbf.org/banner/entrepreneurship-training-spurs-early-action-among-young-francophone-professionals/): Community Leaders Take the Lead in Implementing Africa’s Free Trade Agreement
- [Shaping Africa’s Future](https://theacbf.org/banner/shaping-africas-future-2/): Transformative Climate Finance Program Boosts Knowledge and Action Across Five African Countries
- [Shaping Africa’s Future](https://theacbf.org/banner/shaping-africas-future-3/): African Think Tanks Build Capacity to advance AfCFTA and Structural Transformation

## Testimonials
- [H.E. Josefa Leonel Correia Sacko, Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development and Blue Economy, AUC](https://theacbf.org/testimonial/he-josefa-leonel-correia-sacko-commissioner-for-agriculture-rural-development-and-blue-economy-auc/): By focusing on capacity building and professional development, the African Capacity Building Foundation is playing a pivotal role in achieving the goals of Agenda 2063
- [Hon. Goodall Gondwe, former Chair of the ACBF Board of Governors and Minister of Finance – Malawi](https://theacbf.org/testimonial/hon-goodall-gondwe-former-chair-of-the-acbf-board-of-governors-and-minister-of-finance-malawi/): Africa needs ACBF as much, probably more now, than at the time it was created in 1991.
- [Hon Ken Ofori Atta, Chair of the ACBF Board of Governors and Minister of Finance – Ghana](https://theacbf.org/testimonial/hon-ken-ofori-atta-chair-of-the-acbf-board-of-governors-and-minister-of-finance-ghana/): Ghana’s partnership with ACBF is a tremendous blessing for us and therefore the opportunity for Ghana to host the 26th ACBF Board of Governors Meeting is something that we treasure.
- [Hon. Adama Coulibaly, Minister of Finance and Budget, Côte d’Ivoire](https://theacbf.org/testimonial/hon-adama-coulibaly-minister-of-finance-and-budget-cote-divoire/): What differentiates the ACBF Ubora Academy from traditional training institutions is that it extends beyond mere technical skills, it also focuses on competences in non-technical areas such as leadership, management, innovation and strategic thinking
- [Victoria Kwakwa, VP Eastern and Southern Africa, World Bank](https://theacbf.org/testimonial/victoria-kwakwa-vp-eastern-and-southern-africa-world-bank/): I would like to celebrate all that the African Capacity Building Foundation has achieved over the years, along with the impactful innovations it has introduced to the African continent through its capacity-building initiatives for various stakeholders
- [H.E. Thomas Kwesi Quartey, Deputy Chairperson, AU Commission](https://theacbf.org/testimonial/h-e-thomas-kwesi-quartey-deputy-chairperson-au-commission/): ACBF has been granted the status of a specialized agency because of the potential to transform Africa through capacity development.

## Team Members
- [Rodolphe Bance](https://theacbf.org/team/rodolphe-bance/)
- [Betina Edziwa](https://theacbf.org/team/betina-edziwa/)
- [Charles Kofi Owusu](https://theacbf.org/team/charles-kofi-owusu/)
- [Spencer Bokosha](https://theacbf.org/team/spencer-bokosha/)
- [Fasil Yilma](https://theacbf.org/team/fasil-yilma/)
- [Barassou Diawara](https://theacbf.org/team/barassou-diawara/)
- [Edem Messa-Gavo](https://theacbf.org/team/edem-messa-gavo/)
- [Odilia B. Gnassingbe-Essonam](https://theacbf.org/team/odilia-b-gnassingbe-essonam/)
- [Amb. Laho Bangoura](https://theacbf.org/team/amb-laho-bangoura/)
- [Bakary Kone](https://theacbf.org/team/bakary-kone/)
- [Daouda Elhadji Adam](https://theacbf.org/team/daouda-elhadji-adam/)
- [Josephine N Mailu](https://theacbf.org/team/josephine-nthenya-mailu/)
- [Allen Namale](https://theacbf.org/team/allen-namale/)
- [Ouafa Belgacem](https://theacbf.org/team/ouafa-belgacem/)
- [Thulani Mkhosana](https://theacbf.org/team/thulani-mkhosana/)
- [Patience Yakobe](https://theacbf.org/team/patience-yakobe/)
- [Myra Nyamekye Darko Quarm](https://theacbf.org/team/myra-nyamekye-darko-quarm/)
- [Linda Etale](https://theacbf.org/team/linda-etale/)
- [Mohamed S Osman](https://theacbf.org/team/mohamed-salat-osman/)
- [Taurai Machona](https://theacbf.org/team/taurai-machona/)
- [Emmanuel Nji Kah](https://theacbf.org/team/emmanuel-nji-kah/)
- [Alice Acwanyo](https://theacbf.org/team/alice-acwanyo-2/)
- [Ruramai Marandu](https://theacbf.org/team/ruramai-marandu/)
- [Eric Mawuli Nyakpo](https://theacbf.org/team/eric-mawuli-nyakpo/)
- [Donald L Mukolwe](https://theacbf.org/team/donald-lubembe-mukolwe-2/)
- [Marvellous Matswimbo](https://theacbf.org/team/marvellous-matswimbo/)
- [Aku Burawudi](https://theacbf.org/team/aku-burawudi/)
- [Senzeni Chingonzo](https://theacbf.org/team/senzeni-chingonzo/)
- [Patience Jambaya](https://theacbf.org/team/patience-jambaya/)
- [Grand Mutondo](https://theacbf.org/team/grand-mutondo/)
- [Joseph Zormelo](https://theacbf.org/team/joseph-zormelo/)
- [Barbra Pasipanodya](https://theacbf.org/team/barbra-pasipanodya/)
- [Olga Otieno](https://theacbf.org/team/olga-otieno/)
- [Shine Aidam](https://theacbf.org/team/shine-aidam/)
- [Jonathan Sithole](https://theacbf.org/team/jonathan-sithole/)
- [Richard Taguma](https://theacbf.org/team/richard-taguma/)
- [Leadmore Muzamani](https://theacbf.org/team/leadmore-muzamani/)
- [Eddie Mhishi](https://theacbf.org/team/eddie-mhishi/)
- [Mamadou Biteye](https://theacbf.org/team/mamadou-biteye/)
- [Abdrahamane Dicko](https://theacbf.org/team/abdrahamane-dicko/)
- [Moussa Elhadji Adam](https://theacbf.org/team/moussa-elhadji-adam/)
- [Shupikayi B. Chimhini](https://theacbf.org/team/shupikayi-b-chimhini/)
- [Fatou Diouf](https://theacbf.org/team/fatou-diouf/)

## Impact Stories
- [How Marian Esther Miller and Tlamelo Cindy Melemo Are Turning Local Innovation into Continental Opportunity](https://theacbf.org/impact-stories/how-marian-esther-miller-and-tlamelo-cindy-melemo-are-turning-local-innovation-into-continental-opportunity/): From cosmetics manufacturing in Ghana to digital trade platforms in Botswana, two entrepreneurs demonstrate how knowledge, innovation, and regional partnerships are opening new pathways for African businesses.
- [ACBF and Partners Support Scalable Agribusiness Solutions through African-Led Innovation](https://theacbf.org/impact-stories/acbf-and-partners-support-scalable-agribusiness-solutions-through-african-led-innovation/): ACBF, ABF, GIZ, and IAPA transform 58 field-tested innovations into transferable knowledge to scale climate-resilient investments and business models across Africa.
- [Entrepreneurship Training Spurs Early Action Among Young Francophone Professionals](https://theacbf.org/impact-stories/entrepreneurship-training-spurs-early-action-among-young-francophone-professionals/): Young francophone professionals who took part in the Entrepreneurship Clinic in a Multilateral Environment are already applying lessons from the program to their professional practice, participants said, pointing to stronger leadership approaches, clearer strategic judgment, and deeper engagement with Africa’s multilateral institutions.
- [Transformative Climate Finance Program Boosts Knowledge and Action Across Five African Countries](https://theacbf.org/impact-stories/transformative-climate-finance-program-boosts-knowledge-and-action-across-five-african-countries/): Over two months, five African countries made decisive progress toward climate finance readiness and gender-inclusive green transformation through the African Union Green Recovery Action Plan (AU-GRAP) Training Workshops.
- [Community Leaders Take the Lead in Implementing Africa’s Free Trade Agreement](https://theacbf.org/impact-stories/community-leaders-take-the-lead-in-implementing-africas-free-trade-agreement/): Grassroots changemakers across Africa are taking concrete steps to turn the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) from a high-level policy into an everyday reality.
- [African Think Tanks Build Capacity to advance AfCFTA and Structural Transformation](https://theacbf.org/impact-stories/african-think-tanks-build-capacity-to-advance-afcfta-and-structural-transformation/): The aim was to strengthen their research and policy capacities so they can play a stronger role in advancing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
- [Africa Rallies around a Common Digital Taxation Framework at Dakar Conference](https://theacbf.org/impact-stories/africa-rallies-around-a-common-digital-taxation-framework-at-dakar-conference/): More than 560 participants from over 20 countries convened in Dakar to strengthen digital tax capacity, advance fiscal sovereignty and shape a unified African approach to taxation in the digital economy.
- [Advancing Public Finance Reform by Equipping Leaders Across Africa](https://theacbf.org/impact-stories/leadership-excellence-in-africas-public-sector-leaps/): The Leadership Excellence in Africa’s Public Sector program, known as LEAPS, is shaping a new generation of African public officials who lead with integrity, collaboration, and strategic insight.
- [Regional Workshop Boosts Africa’s Trade Integration](https://theacbf.org/impact-stories/regional-workshop-boosts-africas-trade-integration/): From 14 to 16 May 2025, ACBF hosted the second Regional Training Workshop in Libreville, Gabon, under the theme “Bridging Anglophone and Francophone Markets through Trade Facilitation, SME Partnerships and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Value Chains.
- [A Harvest of Hope, a Story of Growth and Impact: Adja Fatou Diop Ndiaye’s journey from a small to thriving business.](https://theacbf.org/impact-stories/a-harvest-of-hope-a-story-of-growth-and-impact/): Adja Fatou Diop Ndiaye, 30, a young entrepreneur from Sierra Leone, is an inspiring figure. With program support, she has expanded her farm, increased yields, diversified her products, added value, hired more skilled workers, and grown her farming business.
- [Tobacco Control Efforts Across Africa Move from Training to Transformation](https://theacbf.org/impact-stories/tobacco-control-efforts-across-africa-move-from-training-to-transformation/): Across Africa, tobacco control organizations are shifting their focus from short-term training initiatives to building long-term institutional systems that can sustain smoke-free policy efforts.
- [11th Africa Think Tank Summit Drives Fiscal Sovereignty Through Knowledge, Innovation and Collective Action](https://theacbf.org/impact-stories/11th-africa-think-tank-summit-drives-fiscal-sovereignty-through-knowledge-innovation-and-collective-action/): The 11th Africa Think Tank Summit convened in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from Oct. 8-10, 2025, as African leaders and institutions intensified efforts to strengthen fiscal sovereignty and improve public financial management across the continent.
- [Francophone African Youth Ready to Implement Entrepreneurship Skills in Home Countries](https://theacbf.org/impact-stories/francophone-african-youth-ready-to-implement-entrepreneurship-skills-in-home-countries/): Several young professionals from French-speaking Africa are implementing project management techniques and business strategies learned during our three-day entrepreneurship workshop in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
- [High-Level Policy Dialogue Charts Path to Effective Governance](https://theacbf.org/impact-stories/high-level-policy-dialogue-charts-path-to-effective-governance/): Public sector reform leaders from Africa, MENA and OECD countries met in Accra to exchange lessons, strengthen policy coherence and advance digital, inclusive and green governance.
- [Driving Community Climate Resilience Through Stronger Institutions](https://theacbf.org/impact-stories/driving-community-climate-resilience-through-stronger-institutions/): ACBF’s partnership with ICCASA demonstrates how investments in governance, leadership, and organizational capacity are expanding economic opportunities and strengthening climate resilience for communities across Africa.
- [2nd Africa Conference on Tobacco Control and Development: Breaking Barriers, Building Futures](https://theacbf.org/impact-stories/2nd-africa-conference-on-tobacco-control-and-development-breaking-barriers-building-futures/): The 2nd Africa Conference on Tobacco Control and Development was held in Accra, Ghana, on 13 – 14 November 2024, under the theme “Breaking Barriers, Building Futures: Advancing the Tobacco Control Ecosystem in Africa.” The conference brought together policymakers, researchers, and advocates to tackle the critical challenges of tobacco use across the continent.
- [A LEAP Forward: Transforming Public Sector Leadership in Africa](https://theacbf.org/impact-stories/a-leap-forward-transforming-public-sector-leadership-in-africa/): On 5 November 2024, Hon. Prof. Mthuli Ncube, Zimbabwe’s Minister of Finance, officially launched the Leadership Excellence in Africa’s Public Sector (LEAPS) Program. This ACBF initiative is designed to strengthen leadership in public financial management across Africa, equipping senior officials with the skills to drive reforms and improve service delivery. LEAPS offers a tailored curriculum that addresses critical areas such as self-leadership, team dynamics, organizational strategies, and financial management. Participants also benefit from coaching and mentorship by seasoned African leaders. The program’s launch included an orientation workshop to establish leadership development plans and lay the groundwork for transformative governance. The program aims to build institutional capacity, foster innovation, strengthen governance frameworks, and support sustainable development.
- [Shaping Resilient Agribusiness Through Women and Youth Empowerment](https://theacbf.org/impact-stories/capacity-building-for-women-and-youth-empowerment-in-the-agricultural-sector/): ACBF recently concluded a multi-country initiative implemented in Burkina Faso, Gabon, and Sierra Leone under its leadership, with funding support from the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB). 

## ACBF Networks
- [ACBF Network Partner Organisation’s Registration Form](https://theacbf.org/acbf_networks/acbf-network-partner-organisations-registration-form/)
- [ACBF Network Individual’s Registration Form](https://theacbf.org/acbf_networks/acbf-network-individuals-registration-form/)

## Offices
- [The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF Head Office) ](https://theacbf.org/offices/the-african-capacity-building-foundation-acbf-head-office/)
- [ACBF Regional Office, West & Central Africa](https://theacbf.org/offices/acbf-regional-office-west-central-africa/)
- [ACBF Regional Office, East & Southern Africa](https://theacbf.org/offices/acbf-regional-office-east-southern-africa/)

## Our Work Files
- [Climate Change & Energy for Productive Use](https://theacbf.org/our_work_files/building-resilience-through-climate-action-and-green-energy-access/)
- [Agribusiness & Food Sovereignty](https://theacbf.org/our_work_files/transforming-africas-agriculture-landscape/)
- [Trade as an Engine for Economic Development](https://theacbf.org/our_work_files/the-acbf-trade-program-at-the-forefront/)
- [Economic and Social Governance](https://theacbf.org/our_work_files/catalyzing-fiscal-change-for-a-prosperous-africa/)
- [Knowledge Management](https://theacbf.org/our_work_files/knowledge-management/)
- [Special Programs](https://theacbf.org/our_work_files/special-programs/)

## The Events
- [Africa Think Tank Summit 2025 | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia](https://theacbf.org/the-events/africa-think-tank-summit-2025-addis-ababa-ethiopia/): The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) is proud to co-host the 2025 Africa Think Tank Summit alongside the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, under the timely theme: “From Taxation to Action: Bridging Policy and Implementation in Public Financial Management (PFM) in Africa.”

## The Vacancies
- [Head of Trade Programs](https://theacbf.org/the_vacancies/head-of-trade-programs/): The African Capacity Building Foundation is seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Trade Programs to lead and grow one of its strategic program areas.
- [Communications Assistant](https://theacbf.org/the_vacancies/communications-assistant/): Department: Communications & InfluencingDuty Station: Harare, Zimbabwe
- [Legal Intern](https://theacbf.org/the_vacancies/legal-intern/): The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) is seeking a dynamic and motivated Legal Intern to support its Legal Department. This role is designed for a proactive individual with a strong interest in legal research and a desire to contribute meaningfully to advancing Africa’s development narrative.
- [Director – Business Services and Operations](https://theacbf.org/the_vacancies/director-business-services-and-operations/): The Director, Business Services and Operations is a strategic partner to the Executive Secretary and a member of the senior management team, responsible for leadership and oversight of the Foundation’s core operational and fiduciary functions. The role directly supervises five key service units: Finance, Procurement, Information Technology (IT), People and Culture, and Corporate Services. The Director ensures these functions operate as a cohesive, client-oriented platform that enables effective delivery of ACBF’s programs and impact agenda. The role serves as a central coordination point across the organization, working closely with Programs & Impact, Legal, and other units, as well as external stakeholders. The incumbent ensures that operational systems, financial stewardship, and people management practices support efficient grant management, high-quality reporting, and full compliance with donor, legal, and regulatory requirements. The role also leads engagement with internal and external auditors, ensuring robust internal controls, risk management, and compliance frameworks across the organization. This position will be based in Harare, Zimbabwe.
- [Finance Intern](https://theacbf.org/the_vacancies/finance-intern/): Position: Finance InternDepartment: Business Services and Operations - Finance UnitDuty Station: Harare, Zimbabwe
- [Internship Opportunities](https://theacbf.org/the_vacancies/internship-opportunities/): ACBF has internship opportunities in Harare-Zimbabwe, Accra-Ghana and Nairobi-Kenya for recent graduates to join the Foundation.
- [Communications Intern](https://theacbf.org/the_vacancies/communications-intern/): Position: Communications InternDepartment: Communications & InfluencingDuty Station: Harare, Zimbabwe
- [Head, Climate Change & Energy](https://theacbf.org/the_vacancies/head-climate-change-energy/): The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) is seeking a dynamic and visionary Head of Climate Change & Energy to lead one of its flagship program areas. This senior leadership role is central to driving ACBF’s work on climate adaptation, green energy transitions, institutional strengthening, and innovative capacity-building approaches across Africa.
- [Director – Ubora Academy](https://theacbf.org/the_vacancies/human-resources-specialist/): Background
- [Business Development Specialist](https://theacbf.org/the_vacancies/director-of-programs-impact/): The African Capacity Building Foundation is searching for an entrepreneurial and ambitious results-focused individual who will design and implement a strategic, result-oriented and coordinated approach to the business development and the mobilization of resources from non-traditional sources such as private sector organizations, Foundations, multi-lateral and bilateral donors, and high net worth individuals in order to enable ACBF to expand its program portfolio and impact. As the Business Development Specialist, you will manage the set of existing donor relationships and cultivate new ones, as well as contribute to proposal development process that assures ACBF is producing competitive and high-quality proposals as we move into an exciting period of implementing the foundation’s new strategy and business model. This role is a fixed term three-year contract, renewable and can be based at any of the Foundation offices in Accra, Harare, or Nairobi.

## Consultancies
- [Terms of Reference for The Provision of Individual Consultancy Services for the Final Evaluation of ACBF’s Strengthening African Leadership for Climate Adaptation Program (SALCA)](https://theacbf.org/consultancies/terms-of-reference-for-the-provision-of-individual-consultancy-services-for-the-final-evaluation-of-acbfs-strengthening-african-leadership-for-climate-adaptation-program-salca/): RFP Process No.: ACBF/RFP/002/26/SALCA
- [Terms of Reference: Recruitment of Individual Consultant to Complete Resource Mobilisation Deliverable for CERAPE](https://theacbf.org/consultancies/terms-of-reference-recruitment-of-individual-consultant-to-complete-resource-mobilisation-deliverable-for-cerape/): The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) is implementing the "Strengthening African Leadership for Climate Change Adaptation" programme, which aims to improve the performance of organizations working in the area of climate change adaptation to a sustainable ecosystem for adaptation to climate change on the African continent. The overall expected outcome of the program is to have a strong group of African-based and African-led organizations capable of shaping Africa's response to climate change through effective policy dialogue, advocacy and using a common voice to raise awareness and influence policy.
- [Individual Consultancy Services: Website Services (Retainer Contract – Two Years)](https://theacbf.org/consultancies/individual-consultancy-services-website-services-retainer-contract-two-years/): RFP Reference No.: ACBF/RFP/002/2026/UBORAIssue Date: 23 JULY 2026Contract Duration: Two (2) Years Retainer Agreement
- [Individual Consultancy Services: Project Coordinator (Retainer Contract-Two Years)](https://theacbf.org/consultancies/individual-consultancy-services-project-coordinator-retainer-contract-two-years/): RFP Reference No.: ACBF/RFP/001/2026/UBORAIssue Date: 23 JULY 2026Contract Duration: Two (2) Years Retainer Agreement
- [Consultancy Services for Strategic Technical Support Services for the Integrated Design, Strategic Foresight and Enterprise Acceleration of the Pan-African Sanitation Industrialization Platform (PA-SIP)](https://theacbf.org/consultancies/consultancy-services-for-strategic-technical-support-services-for-the-integrated-design-strategic-foresight-and-enterprise-acceleration-of-the-pan-african-sanitation-industrialization-platform-pa-si/): Tender Reference:  ACBF/RFP/011/2026/PASA
- [Terms of Reference: Consultancy to undertake Institutional Needs Assessments to Strengthen PFM Research Institutions in Four (4) African Countries](https://theacbf.org/consultancies/terms-of-reference-consultancy-to-undertake-institutional-needs-assessments-to-strengthen-pfm-research-institutions-in-four-4-african-countries/): The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) is a pan-African institution established in 1991 by African countries with the support of bilateral and multilateral partners. The Foundation’s mandate is to develop human capital and accelerate institutional development to enable the African continent to address its current and future sustainable development challenges. In this regard, it supports human capital development and institutional strengthening in governments, private sector associations, civil society organizations, think tanks, academia, and research institutions at national, regional, and continental levels to improve their capacity to deliver sustainable development results.
- [Consultancy to Develop, Deliver And Digitize a Cross-Sectoral Resource Mobilization, Partnerships and Institutional Sustainability Training Programme for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Africa](https://theacbf.org/consultancies/consultancy-to-develop-deliver-and-digitize-a-cross-sectoral-resource-mobilization-partnerships-and-institutional-sustainability-training-programme-for-civil-society-organizations-csos-in-africa/): The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) is a pan-African institution dedicated to building sustainable human and institutional capacity for Africa's development. Through its programmes across multiple thematic areas—including governance, public health, agribusiness, climate, and trade—ACBF works extensively with civil society organizations (CSOs) and non-profit institutions. These organizations play a critical role in policy advocacy, service delivery, and development outcomes across the continent.
- [Consultancy services to Strengthen Program Management Systems at AfWASA](https://theacbf.org/consultancies/consultancy-services-to-strengthen-program-management-systems-at-afwasa/): The African Water and Sanitation Association (AfWASA), with support from the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF), is implementing an institutional strengthening initiative aimed at enhancing organizational systems, governance, and operational effectiveness.
- [Consultancy Services for an Individual Consultant to Develop a Resource Mobilization and Strategic Partnerships Strategy for WAAVP-AN Program](https://theacbf.org/consultancies/consultancy-services-for-an-individual-consultant-to-develop-a-resourcemobilization-and-strategic-partnerships-strategy-for-waavp-an-program/): Tender Ref: ACBF RFP/RB/005/26WAAVPN
- [Consultancy Services for the Provision of Organisational Change Management Support for an African Capacity Building Foundation Partner Institution – The African Water and Sanitation Association (AfWASA)](https://theacbf.org/consultancies/consultancy-services-for-the-provision-of-organisational-change-management-support/): Tender Ref: ACBF RFP/006/26/AfWASA
- [Terms of Reference: Consultancy Services for an individual consultant to develop a Knowledge Management (KM) Strategy Framework for the African Institute of Biomedical Science & Technology (AIBST) .](https://theacbf.org/consultancies/terms-of-reference-consultancy-services-for-an-individual-consultant-to-develop-a-knowledge-management-km-strategy-framework-for-the-african-institute-of-biomedical-science-technology-aibst/): The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF), the African Union’s Specialized Agency for Capacity Development in Africa, is invested in supporting African institutions to improve their capacity to efficiently and effectively leverage the continent's expertise and resources to realise real and lasting change for its people.
- [Terms of Reference: Individual consulting services for the development of Cost-Recovery Policy and Guidelines for an ACBF partner institution-African Institute of Biomedical Science and Technology](https://theacbf.org/consultancies/terms-of-reference-individual-consulting-services-for-the-development-of-cost-recovery-policy-and-guidelines-for-an-acbf-partner-institution-african-institute-of-biomedical-science-and-technology/): The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF), the African Union’s Specialized Agency for Capacity Development in Africa, is invested in supporting African institutions to improve their capacity to efficiently and effectively leverage the continent's expertise and resources to realise real and lasting change for its people.
- [Terms of Reference: Consultancy for the Review and Revision of the Financial Management Policy and Procedures Manual](https://theacbf.org/consultancies/terms-of-reference-consultancy-for-the-review-and-revision-of-the-financial-management-policy-and-procedures-manual/): The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) is implementing a program on Strengthening Institutional Capacity for Strategic Partners (SPIA). The program supports selected Africa-based institutions working in biomedical science research to strengthen their institutional capacity and enhance their contribution to drug discovery, development, and innovation on the continent.
- [Terms of Reference for the Review and Improvement Of ACBF’s Program Performance Management and Learning System (PPMLS) And Quality Assurance Framework (QAF)](https://theacbf.org/consultancies/terms-of-reference-for-the-review-and-improvement-of-acbfs-program-performance-management-and-learning-system-ppmls-and-quality-assurance-framework-qaf/): Tender Reference: ACBF/RFP/002/26/PPMLS
- [Terms of Reference: Consultant to undertake Business Development Services for Ubora Academy of the African Capacity Building Foundation](https://theacbf.org/consultancies/terms-of-reference-consultant-to-undertake-business-development-services-for-ubora-academy-of-the-african-capacity-building-foundation/): Tender Ref No.: ACBF/REoI/001/26/PFM
- [Expression of Interest Under a Framework Contract(S)](https://theacbf.org/consultancies/expression-of-interest-under-a-framework-contracts/): For more than thirty years, the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) has been building human capital and institutional capacity for Africa’s sustainable development. With membership from 40 African Countries, the African Development Bank (AfDB), the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), the African Union (AU), and the World Bank, ACBF is the leading institution for capacity development in Africa.
- [Terms of Reference: Consultancy for graphic design services to the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF)-LOT 1](https://theacbf.org/consultancies/terms-of-reference-consultancy-for-graphic-design-services-to-the-african-capacity-building-foundation-acbf-lot-1/): Tender refence No: ACBF/REOI/001/26/COMM
- [Terms of Reference: Consultancy for photography and videography services to the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF)-LOT 2](https://theacbf.org/consultancies/terms-of-reference-consultancy-for-photography-and-videography-services-to-the-african-capacity-building-foundation-acbf-lot-2/): Tender refence No: ACBF/REOI/002/26/COMM
- [Terms of Reference: Consultancy for writing and journalistic services to the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF)-LOT 3](https://theacbf.org/consultancies/terms-of-reference-consultancy-for-writing-and-journalistic-services-to-the-african-capacity-building-foundation-acbf-lot-3/): Tender Reference No: ACBF/REOI/003/26/COMM
- [Terms of Reference: Consultancy services for a firm to provide Event Management Services-LOT 4](https://theacbf.org/consultancies/terms-of-reference-consultancy-services-for-a-firm-to-provide-event-management-services-lot-4/): The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) was established in 1991 to build sustainable human and institutional capacity to support Africa’s development. ACBF’s Strategic Plan 2023–2027 focuses on four key impact areas: (i) Climate Change and Energy for Productive Use; (ii) Agribusiness and Food Sovereignty; (iii) Trade as an Engine of Economic Development; and (iv) Economic and Social Governance. Through these pillars, ACBF supports capacity development across Africa via investments in knowledge generation, policy engagement, technical assistance, and convening of high-level policy dialogues and learning events.
- [Terms of Reference: Consultancy for printing services to the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF)-LOT 5](https://theacbf.org/consultancies/terms-of-reference-consultancy-for-printing-services-to-the-african-capacity-building-foundation-acbf-lot-5/): Tender refence No: ACBF/REOI/005/26/COMM
- [Request for Proposal: Consultancy Services to Undertake Mid-Term Review Of the Strengthening Capacity for Sustainable Tobacco Control in Africa (TC3) Program](https://theacbf.org/consultancies/consultancy-services-to-undertake-mid-term-review-of-the-strengthening-capacity-for-sustainable-tobacco-control-in-africa-tc3-program/): TENDER REFERENCE: ACBF/RFP/001/26/TC3
- [Request for Expressions of Interest: Individual Consultant to Conduct a Regional Workshop on Climate Swaps, Green Bonds, Blue Bonds, and Other Climate Financing Instruments](https://theacbf.org/consultancies/request-for-expressions-of-interest-individual-consultant-to-conduct-a-regional-workshop-on-climate-swaps-green-bonds-blue-bonds-and-other-climate-financing-instruments/): TENDER REFERENCE: ACBF/REoI/004/25/AfDB-CADASTFinancing Agreement reference: 2100155042667Project ID No.: P-Z1-KF0-068
- [Request for Expressions of Interest: Regional Training Workshops on National Capital and Money Markets](https://theacbf.org/consultancies/request-for-expressions-of-interest-regional-training-workshops-on-national-capital-and-money-markets/): Tender Reference: ACBF/REoI/006/25/AfDB-CADASTFinancing Agreement reference: 2100155042667Project ID No.: P-Z1-KF0-068
- [Request for Expressions of Interest: (Individual Consultants’ Services as Technical Experts to Support the African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA) Secretariat)](https://theacbf.org/consultancies/request-for-expressions-of-interest-individual-consultants-services-as-technical-experts-to-support-the-african-continental-free-trade-area-afcfta-secretariat/): Capacity Development for Africa’s Structural Transformation Project: Institutional Support to the African Capacity Building FoundationProcurement Reference: ACBF/REoI/007/2025/AfDB-CADASTFinancing Agreement reference: 2100155042667Project ID No.: P-Z1-KF0-068
- [Pre-Qualification of Suppliers/Contractors for Provision of Goods, Services and Works for the Period 2025 – 2028](https://theacbf.org/consultancies/pre-qualification-of-suppliers-contractors-for-provision-of-goods-services-and-works-for-the-period-2025-2028/): For more than thirty years, the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) has been building human capital and institutional capacity for Africa’s sustainable development. With membership from 40 African Countries, ACBF is the leading institution for capacity development in Africa.
- [Request for Expressions of Interest (Consulting Services) Zimbabwe](https://theacbf.org/consultancies/request-for-expressions-of-interest-consulting-services-zimbabwe/): The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) has received financing from the African Development Fund (ADF) toward the cost of the Capacity Development for Africa’s Structural Transformation Project: Institutional Support to the African Capacity Building Foundation and intends to apply part of the agreed amount for this grant to payments under the contract for Activity 2.6: Provision of Consultancy services for the development and production of the Africa Capacity Report.
- [Pre-Qualification of Suppliers/Contractors for Provision of Goods, Services and Works for the Period 2025- 2028](https://theacbf.org/consultancies/pre-qualification-of-suppliers-contractors-for-provision-of-goods-services-and-works-for-the-period-2025-20281/): 1.  Background
- [Consultancy- Event Management Company](https://theacbf.org/consultancies/consultancy-event-management-company/): 1. Background

## News
- [Empowering Africa’s Diplomatic CORPS and Unlocking Opportunities Through African Carbon Markets: AUC, ACBF, and AIDA Conduct High-Level Carbon Market Training for Ambassadors in Addis Ababa](https://theacbf.org/news/empowering-africas-diplomatic-corps-and-unlocking-opportunities-through-african-carbon-markets-auc-acbf-and-aida-conduct-high-level-carbon-market-training-for-ambassadors-in-addis-ababa/): The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) and the African Union Commission (AUC) conducted a high-level training seminar on the African Carbon Market. Hosted at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa. This pivotal institutional initiative convened over 80 high-profile participants, including African Ambassadors, senior diplomats accredited to the AU, and key policy experts from across the continent. The event aligns with the implementation of the Africa Action Plan on Carbon Markets (AAPCM), endorsed by the AU Assembly in 2025, to provide strategic guidance for the continent's effective participation in carbon markets.
- [African Experts Call for Domestic Financing to Secure the Continent’s Water Future](https://theacbf.org/news/african-experts-call-for-domestic-financing-to-secure-the-continents-water-future/): Muyatwa Sitali, acting CEO of Sanitation and Water for All, argued that shrinking aid flows and rising debt burdens make domestic financing strategies increasingly urgent.
- [Strengthening Africa’s Tobacco Control Future Through Capable Institutions](https://theacbf.org/news/strengthening-africas-tobacco-control-future-through-capable-institutions/): The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) joined governments, civil society organizations, youth groups and global health actors in Geneva from Nov. 17 to 22, 2025 for the eleventh session of the Conference of the Parties (COP11) of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control.
- [Tribute to Dr. Soumana Sako, Former Executive Secretary of the Foundation](https://theacbf.org/news/tribute-to-dr-soumana-sako-former-executive-secretary-of-the-foundation/): The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) has learned with deep sadness of the untimely passing of Dr. Soumana Sako, former Executive Secretary of the Foundation, and pays tribute to a distinguished servant of the African continent.
- [Think tanks vital in implementing AfCFTA](https://theacbf.org/news/think-tanks-vital-in-implementing-afcfta/): Thinks tanks play a supporting role in providing evidence-based research policy analysis and guidance for the effective implementation of the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), key African leaders of the think tank community have said.
- [ACBF calls for coalition of think tanks to action AfCFTA implementation](https://theacbf.org/news/acbf-calls-for-coalition-of-think-tanks-to-action-afcfta-implementation/): A coalition of African think tanks and partners has been proposed to deliver action plans that support the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA).
- [Promoting value chains will deepen African integration and move the AfCFTA forward](https://theacbf.org/news/promoting-value-chains-will-deepen-african-integration-and-move-the-afcfta-forward/): For the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to succeed and help in the integration of Africa, African countries will have to take value chains seriously and promote them across the continent. This was one of the major issues that dominated the first day of the African Capacity Building Foundation’s 9th Africa Think Tank Summit in Lusaka, Zambia.
- [Ambassadors at the Forefront of African “Trade and Economic Integration: “Training Program for Successful AfCFTA Implementation”](https://theacbf.org/news/ambassadors-at-the-forefront-of-african-trade-and-economic-integration-training-program-for-successful-afcfta-implementation/): On the 20th-21st of February 2024, the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF), in partnership with the department in charge of Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry and Minerals (ETTIM) of the African Union, and sponsored by the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan through the Azerbaijan International Development Agency (AIDA) will convene the training of Ambassadors and Diplomats accredited to the African Union to share perspectives on promoting the Acceleration of the AfCFTA Implementation and the Realization of the African Trade and Economic Integration.
- [Promoting the Acceleration of the AfCFTA Implementation and the Realization of the African Trade Integration](https://theacbf.org/news/promoting-the-acceleration-of-the-afcfta-implementation-and-the-realization-of-the-african-trade-integration/): The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF), under the patronage of the Republic of Azerbaijan and in partnership with the department in charge of Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry and Minerals (ETTIM) of the African Union is convening a training of African Ambassadors and diplomats accredited to the African Union aimed at enhancing their understanding of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to promote and support its implementation effectively.
- [ACBF organizes the 33rd Annual Meetings of the BoG & the official launch of the ELG-PFM Program](https://theacbf.org/news/acbf-organizes-the-33rd-annual-meetings-of-the-board-of-governors-of-acbf-the-official-launch-of-the-enhancing-leadership-and-governance-in-public-finance-management-elg-pfm-program/): The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) is convening the 33rd Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of ACBF on the 31st of May 2024, during the AfDB Annual Meetings at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre in Nairobi, Kenya.
- [Historic African Diaspora Placement Program (HADIP)](https://theacbf.org/news/historic-african-diaspora-placement-program-hadip/): The Historic African Diaspora Placement Program (HADIP) is a collaborative pan-African initiative for fostering cultural and professional connections and understanding between Africans on the continent and African Diaspora in the United States. It is committed to promoting sustainable development of  Africans and African diaspora in the United States by providing African diaspora professionals in the United States with the opportunity to engage in professional and cultural immersion experiences in African countries. The intent is to match the skills, talents and experience of African diaspora professionals with the development needs of the host countries.  The program is implemented by a partnership comprising the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF), the African Union Mission to the United States, the International Partnership for Inclusive Education and Development (IPIED), the Directorate of Citizens and Diaspora Organizations of the African Union Commission (CIDO), and the Africa-America Institute (AAI), with ACBF serving as the Secretariat, and the International Association for Volunteer Effort (IAVE)  and DelReeve Konsult as technical and implementing partners.
- [African School of Regulation Launches during African Climate Summit](https://theacbf.org/news/african-school-of-regulation-launches-during-african-climate-summit/): NAIROBI, KENYA | 5 September 2023 – The African School of Regulation (ASR) officially launched today during the Africa Climate Summit 2023, co-hosted by the Republic of Kenya and African Union Commission (AUC). The ASR, which will now be hosted by the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF), with headquarters in Accra, Ghana, will strengthen the African energy sector’s capacity in support of the Agenda 2063 goals for sustainable development on the continent. 
- [Africa Export Competitiveness Report 2023](https://theacbf.org/news/africa-export-competitiveness-report-2023/): This report delivers a comprehensive analysis of Africa's export potential, highlighting both opportunities and challenges. It provides valuable insights into high-growth sectors, emerging trends, and actionable recommendations aimed at enhancing Africa's export capabilities. The report underscores the critical role of private sector development in driving economic growth and job creation. It emphasizes the necessity of fostering an enabling environment for businesses, particularly SMEs, to capitalize on export opportunities, especially under the AfCFTA framework. Central themes include technical assistance and capacity development, with a focus on building skills and knowledge within African governments, institutions, and individuals to boost their international trade participation and competitiveness. Released at a pivotal moment, this report aligns with strategic priorities in infrastructure, trade financing, agricultural value chains, and support for women and youth entrepreneurship. It offers insights to guide future interventions, tackle challenges, and leverage opportunities for sustainable economic growth across the continent. The report was produced by BADEA together with partners, including the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF), Shared Value Africa Initiative (SVAI), and the Institute for Competitiveness.
- [Training Program for Successful AfCFTA Implementation](https://theacbf.org/news/training-program-for-successful-afcfta-implementation/): On the 20th-21st of February 2024, the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF), in partnership with the department in charge of Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry and Minerals (ETTIM) of the African Union, and sponsored by the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan through the Azerbaijan International Development Agency (AIDA) will convene the training of Ambassadors and Diplomats accredited to the African Union to share perspectives on promoting the Acceleration of the AfCFTA Implementation and the Realization of the African Trade and Economic Integration.
- [ACBF Strengthens Agenda 2063 Monitoring and Reporting in Member States](https://theacbf.org/news/acbf-strengthens-agenda-2063-monitoring-and-reporting-in-member-states/): Monitoring and reporting align with ACBF's commitment to supporting African countries in achieving Goal 2063, ensuring effective implementation for Africa's development. This 4th workshop, entitled “Drawing lessons from countries with good practices in reporting on Agenda 2063,” was co-organized by the African Union Commission and ACBF in Dakar, Senegal, from 6 to 10 May 2024. Member States represented it that demonstrated good practices in preparing national reports on Agenda 2063 during the first decade of implementation – mainly Algeria, Burkina Faso, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Senegal, Togo, and Uganda. Representatives from select countries shared lessons learned from the first decade of implementation, including monitoring and reporting experiences, followed by the consolidation of key learnings. Primary outcomes were presented on the Agenda 2063 Second Ten-Year Implementation Plan (STYIP) and its core indicators, coupled with the need to establish multi-stakeholder support mechanisms for STYIP monitoring and reporting. An action plan for implementing workshop recommendations was developed. Outcomes included strengthened capacity to monitor and report, enhanced knowledge sharing, and collaboration among participants at the national level.
- [The Africa Think Tank Platform Call for Proposals to Advance Policy Research Across the Continent](https://theacbf.org/news/the-africa-think-tank-platform-call-for-proposals-to-advance-policy-research-across-the-continent/): The Africa Think Tank Platform Call for Proposals to Advance Policy Research Across the Continent
- [Ubora Academy Advances Leadership and Capacity Development Across Africa](https://theacbf.org/news/ubora-academy-advances-leadership-and-capacity-development-across-africa/): The Academy equips African professionals with leadership, governance, and innovation skills that strengthen institutions and advance sustainable development.
- [Launch of World Association for the Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology Africa Network Marks New Chapter for Veterinary Parasitology in Africa](https://theacbf.org/news/launch-of-waavp-an-marks-new-chapter-for-veterinary-parasitology-in-africa/): Partnership between ACBF and WAAVP-AN creates a platform for scientific collaboration, professional development and strengthened parasite control across the continent.
- [The Africa Think Tank Platform Call for Proposals Launch Press Release](https://theacbf.org/news/the-africa-think-tank-platform-call-for-proposals-launch-press-release/): African Union, ACBF, and AUDA-NEPAD Launch Call for Proposals to Strengthen Africa's Policy Research Capacity
- [Turning Declarations into Action: Building Institutional Capacity for Tobacco Control in Africa](https://theacbf.org/news/turning-declarations-into-action-building-institutional-capacity-for-tobacco-control-in-africa/): At the 2025 World Conference on Tobacco Control in Dublin, Ireland, global health leaders issued a renewed call to action through the Dublin Declaration. With its five clear priorities—raising tobacco taxes, countering industry interference, banning advertising and sponsorship, addressing environmental harms, and strengthening cross-sectoral collaboration. The declaration reflects a shared urgency to end the global tobacco epidemic. The continent’s critical gap isn’t ambition—it’s institutional capacity.
- [ACBF Calls for United Homegrown Approach to Build Cyber Capacity at GC3B](https://theacbf.org/news/acbf-calls-for-united-homegrown-approach-to-build-cyber-capacity-at-gc3b-7/): Geneva, Switzerland, 13–15 May 2025

## Partners
- [Regional Partners](https://theacbf.org/partners/regional-partners/)
- [Non Regional Partners](https://theacbf.org/partners/non-regional-partners/)
- [Multilateral Partners](https://theacbf.org/partners/multilateral-partners/)
- [A Snapshot of Technical Partners](https://theacbf.org/partners/technical-partners/)

## Key Documents
- [Key ACBF Documents](https://theacbf.org/key_documents/key-acbf-documents/)
- [ACBF Strategy](https://theacbf.org/key_documents/key-acbf-documents-2/)
- [Annual Reports](https://theacbf.org/key_documents/annual-reports/)
- [Audit and Risk Committee Reports](https://theacbf.org/key_documents/audit-and-risk-committee-reports/)
- [Operational Instruments](https://theacbf.org/key_documents/operational-instruments/)
- [Policies & Guidelines](https://theacbf.org/key_documents/policies-guidelines/)

## Executive Board
- [Mohamed Beavogui](https://theacbf.org/executive-board/mohamed-beavogui/)
- [Mamour Malick Jagne](https://theacbf.org/executive-board/mamour-malick-jagne/)
- [Kevin Urama](https://theacbf.org/executive-board/kevin-urama/)
- [Rania Antonopoulou](https://theacbf.org/executive-board/rania-antonopoulou/)
- [Botho Keba Bayendi](https://theacbf.org/executive-board/botho-keba-bayendi/)
- [Mamadou Biteye](https://theacbf.org/executive-board/mamadou-biteye/)
- [Mimi Kalinda](https://theacbf.org/executive-board/mimi-kalinda/)
- [Eddie Mandhry](https://theacbf.org/executive-board/eddie-mandhry/)
- [Matthias Naob](https://theacbf.org/executive-board/matthias-naob/)
- [Gerard Gerry Salole](https://theacbf.org/executive-board/gerard-gerry-salole/)
- [Anu Saxen](https://theacbf.org/executive-board/anu-saxen/)
- [Makeda T Tadesse](https://theacbf.org/executive-board/makeda-tsegaye-tadesse/)
- [Mukesh Arya](https://theacbf.org/executive-board/mukesh-arya-india/)
- [Mahoula A Koné](https://theacbf.org/executive-board/mahoula-aissatou-kone/)
- [Papa M Tandia](https://theacbf.org/executive-board/papa-m-tandia/)

## ACBF Photo Gallery
- [Entrepreneurship Training Spurs Early Action Among Young Francophone Professionals](https://theacbf.org/acbf_photo_gallery/entrepreneurship-training-spurs-early-action-among-young-francophone-professionals/)
- [Staff Retreat](https://theacbf.org/acbf_photo_gallery/staff-retreat/)
- [CADAST Photos Togo](https://theacbf.org/acbf_photo_gallery/cadast-photos-togo/)
- [LEAPS Kenya](https://theacbf.org/acbf_photo_gallery/leaps-kenya/)
- [LEAPS Senegal](https://theacbf.org/acbf_photo_gallery/leaps-senegal/)
- [LEAPS Zimbabwe](https://theacbf.org/acbf_photo_gallery/leaps-zimbabwe/)
- [LEAPS Ghana](https://theacbf.org/acbf_photo_gallery/leaps-ghana/)
- [11th Africa Think Tank Summit and BOG](https://theacbf.org/acbf_photo_gallery/11th-africa-think-tank-summit-and-bog/)
- [CADAST Design Thinking Workshop](https://theacbf.org/acbf_photo_gallery/cadast-design-thinking-workshop/)
- [ACBF AI Conference](https://theacbf.org/acbf_photo_gallery/acbf-ai-conference/)
- [Continental Dialogue on Strengthening Tobacco Control in Africa](https://theacbf.org/acbf_photo_gallery/continental-dialogue-on-strengthening-tobacco-control-in-africa/)
- [AU-GRAP Training Workshops](https://theacbf.org/acbf_photo_gallery/au-grap-training-workshops/)
- [Tobacco Control III Annual Coordination Meeting](https://theacbf.org/acbf_photo_gallery/tobacco-control-iii-annual-coordination-meeting/)
- [ACBF-OECD Training Workshop](https://theacbf.org/acbf_photo_gallery/acbf-oecd-training-workshop/)
- [ACBF – GIZ Onboarding Workshop](https://theacbf.org/acbf_photo_gallery/acbf-giz-onboarding-workshop/)
- [CADAST Training Workshop](https://theacbf.org/acbf_photo_gallery/cadast-training-workshop/)
- [International Conference on Taxation of the Digital Economy](https://theacbf.org/acbf_photo_gallery/international-conference-on-taxation-of-the-digital-economy/)
- [OIF Training Workshop](https://theacbf.org/acbf_photo_gallery/oif-training-workshop/)
- [ACBF Calls for United Homegrown Approach to Build Cyber Capacity at GC3B](https://theacbf.org/acbf_photo_gallery/acbf-calls-for-united-homegrown-approach-to-build-cyber-capacity-at-gc3b/)
- [LEAPS Workshop Day](https://theacbf.org/acbf_photo_gallery/leaps-workshop-day/)
- [Official Opening of the Ubora Academy Multimedia Studio](https://theacbf.org/acbf_photo_gallery/leaps-workshop-day-2-2/)
- [The CADAST Project](https://theacbf.org/acbf_photo_gallery/the-cadast-project-2/)
- [2nd Tobacco Control Conference](https://theacbf.org/acbf_photo_gallery/the-cadast-project/)
- [33rd Board of Governors and Launch of the Ubora Academy](https://theacbf.org/acbf_photo_gallery/33rd-board-of-governors-and-launch-of-the-ubora-academy/)
- [Launch of the LEAPS Program](https://theacbf.org/acbf_photo_gallery/launch-of-the-leaps-program/)
- [10th Africa Think Tank Summit](https://theacbf.org/acbf_photo_gallery/10th-africa-think-tank-summit/)
- [Launch of the World Association for the Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology (WAAVP-AN) program](https://theacbf.org/acbf_photo_gallery/launch-of-the-world-association-for-the-advancement-of-veterinary-parasitology-waavp-an-program/)
- [ACBF-NEPAD Synergy for Africa’s Development](https://theacbf.org/acbf_photo_gallery/acbf-nepad-synergy-for-africas-development/)
- [Launch of the ELG-PFM Program](https://theacbf.org/acbf_photo_gallery/launch-of-the-elg-pfm-program/)

## ACBF Video Gallery
- [Testimonials/Highlights – Advancing Tobacco Control in Africa](https://theacbf.org/acbf-video-gallery/testimonials-highlights-advancing-tobacco-control-in-africa/)
- [ACBF Launches the Taxing Digital Economy Course](https://theacbf.org/acbf-video-gallery/acbf-launches-the-taxing-digital-economy-course/)
- [Community Leaders Take the Lead in Implementing Africa’s Free Trade Agreement](https://theacbf.org/acbf-video-gallery/community-leaders-take-the-lead-in-implementing-africas-free-trade-agreement-3/)
- [Community Leaders Take the Lead in Implementing Africa’s Free Trade Agreement](https://theacbf.org/acbf-video-gallery/community-leaders-take-the-lead-in-implementing-africas-free-trade-agreement-2/)
- [Community Leaders Take the Lead in Implementing Africa’s Free Trade Agreement](https://theacbf.org/acbf-video-gallery/community-leaders-take-the-lead-in-implementing-africas-free-trade-agreement/)
- [Watch the highlights of the official opening of the 11th Africa Think Tank Summit](https://theacbf.org/acbf-video-gallery/watch-the-highlights-of-the-official-opening-of-the-11th-africa-think-tank-summit/)
- [Join us for the 11th Africa Think Tank Summit from 8-10 October 2025](https://theacbf.org/acbf-video-gallery/join-us-for-the-11th-africa-think-tank-summit-from-8-10-october-2025/)
- [CADAST Design Thinking Workshop for Think Tanks](https://theacbf.org/acbf-video-gallery/cadast-design-thinking-workshop-for-think-tanks-3/)
- [CADAST Design Thinking Workshop for Think Tanks](https://theacbf.org/acbf-video-gallery/cadast-design-thinking-workshop-for-think-tanks-2/)
- [CADAST Design Thinking Workshop for Think Tanks](https://theacbf.org/acbf-video-gallery/cadast-design-thinking-workshop-for-think-tanks/)
- [The African Union Green Recovery Action Plan (AU-GRAP) Training Workshop](https://theacbf.org/acbf-video-gallery/the-african-union-green-recovery-action-plan-au-grap-training-workshop-5/)
- [The African Union Green Recovery Action Plan (AU-GRAP) Training Workshop](https://theacbf.org/acbf-video-gallery/the-african-union-green-recovery-action-plan-au-grap-training-workshop-4/)
- [The African Union Green Recovery Action Plan (AU-GRAP) Training Workshop](https://theacbf.org/acbf-video-gallery/the-african-union-green-recovery-action-plan-au-grap-training-workshop-3/)
- [The African Union Green Recovery Action Plan (AU-GRAP) Training Workshop](https://theacbf.org/acbf-video-gallery/the-african-union-green-recovery-action-plan-au-grap-training-workshop-2/)
- [The African Union Green Recovery Action Plan (AU-GRAP) Training Workshop](https://theacbf.org/acbf-video-gallery/the-african-union-green-recovery-action-plan-au-grap-training-workshop/)
- [How to Apply for the Africa Think Tank Platform Call for Proposals](https://theacbf.org/acbf-video-gallery/how-to-apply-for-the-africa-think-tank-platform-call-for-proposals/)
- [Highlights of the International Conference on Taxation of the Digital Economy](https://theacbf.org/acbf-video-gallery/highlights-of-the-international-conference-on-taxation-of-the-digital-economy/)
- [ACBF-OIF Training workshop](https://theacbf.org/acbf-video-gallery/acbf-oif-training-workshop/)
- [ACBF-OIF Training Workshop](https://theacbf.org/acbf-video-gallery/acbf-oif-training-workshop-3/)
- [ACBF-OIF Training Workshop](https://theacbf.org/acbf-video-gallery/acbf-oif-training-workshop-2/)
- [Tobacco Control III Annual Coordination Meeting – Victoria Falls](https://theacbf.org/acbf-video-gallery/tobacco-control-iii-annual-coordination-meeting-victoria-falls-2/)
- [The CADAST Training Workshop – Gabon](https://theacbf.org/acbf-video-gallery/the-cadast-training-workshop-gabon/)
- [Tobacco Control III Annual Coordination Meeting – Victoria Falls](https://theacbf.org/acbf-video-gallery/tobacco-control-iii-annual-coordination-meeting-victoria-falls/)
- [ACBF – OECD Policy Dialogue](https://theacbf.org/acbf-video-gallery/acbf-oecd-policy-dialogue/)
- [Tobacco Control III Annual Coordination Meeting – Victoria Falls](https://theacbf.org/acbf-video-gallery/tobacco-control-iii-annual-coordination-meeting-victoria-falls-3/)
- [ACBF – OECD Policy Dialogue](https://theacbf.org/acbf-video-gallery/acbf-oecd-policy-dialogue-2/)
- [The CADAST Training Workshop](https://theacbf.org/acbf-video-gallery/the-cadast-training-workshop/)
- [The International Conference on Taxation of the Digital Economy](https://theacbf.org/acbf-video-gallery/the-international-conference-on-taxation-of-the-digital-economy/)
- [The International Conference on Taxation of the Digital Economy](https://theacbf.org/acbf-video-gallery/the-international-conference-on-taxation-of-the-digital-economy-2/)
- [The CADAST Training Workshop – Gabon](https://theacbf.org/acbf-video-gallery/the-cadast-training-workshop-gabon-2/)
- [The International Conference on Taxation of the Digital Economy](https://theacbf.org/acbf-video-gallery/the-international-conference-on-taxation-of-the-digital-economy-3/)
- [ACBF – OECD Policy Dialogues](https://theacbf.org/acbf-video-gallery/acbf-oecd-policy-dialogues/)
- [Tobacco Control Annual Coordination Meeting- Olawale Makanjoula, Nigeria Tobacco Control Alliance](https://theacbf.org/acbf-video-gallery/tobacco-control-annual-coordination-meeting-olawale-makanjoula-nigeria-tobacco-control-alliance/)
- [Tobacco Control III Annual Coordination Meeting- Victorial Falls](https://theacbf.org/acbf-video-gallery/tobacco-control-iii-annual-coordination-meeting-victorial-falls/)
- [The ICCASA Story- ICCASA Strategic Plan and Office Launch](https://theacbf.org/acbf-video-gallery/the-iccasa-story-iccasa-strategic-plan-and-office-launch/)
- [Capacity Building for the Empowerment of Women and Youth in the Agricultural Sector- Impact Video](https://theacbf.org/acbf-video-gallery/capacity-building-for-the-empowerment-of-women-and-youth-in-the-agricultural-sector-impact-video/)
- [ACBF New Logo Reveal](https://theacbf.org/acbf-video-gallery/acbf-new-logo-reveal/)
- [The International Conference on Taxation of the Digital Economy.](https://theacbf.org/acbf-video-gallery/the-international-conference-on-taxation-of-the-digital-economy-4/)
- [LEAPS Program: Mr. Adil Ababou, Senior Program Officer at the Gates Foundation](https://theacbf.org/acbf-video-gallery/leaps-program-mr-adil-ababou-senior-program-officer-at-the-gates-foundation/)
- [Pamela Osei Agyekum, Director, Human Resources Management and Administration, Internal Audit Agency](https://theacbf.org/acbf-video-gallery/pamela-osei-agyekum-director-human-resources-management-and-administration-internal-audit-agency/)
- [LEAPS Program: Dr. Birago Antwi-Agyei – Assistant Commissioner, Ghana Revenue Authority](https://theacbf.org/acbf-video-gallery/leaps-program-dr-birago-antwi-agyei-assistant-commissioner-ghana-revenue-authority/)
- [LEAPS Program: Watch Sokhna MaI Diop’s testimonial](https://theacbf.org/acbf-video-gallery/leaps-program-watch-sokhna-mai-diops-testimonial/)
- [LEAPS Program : Watch Mr. Cheikh Ndiaye’s testimonial](https://theacbf.org/acbf-video-gallery/leaps-program-watch-mr-cheikh-ndiayes-testimonial/)
- [LEAPS Program: Jacob Muimi, ICT Specialist at the Public Financial Management Reforms Secretariat](https://theacbf.org/acbf-video-gallery/leaps-program-jacob-muimi-ict-specialist-at-the-public-financial-management-reforms-secretariat/)
- [LEAPS Program: Michael Kahiti, Director of Planning and Head of Africa Division, National Treasury](https://theacbf.org/acbf-video-gallery/leaps-program-michael-kahiti-director-of-planning-and-head-of-africa-division-national-treasury/)
- [LEAPS Testimonial: Lloyd Karonga, Head of Financial Accounting, Zimbabwe Revenue Authority](https://theacbf.org/acbf-video-gallery/leaps-testimonial-lloyd-karonga-head-of-financial-accounting-zimbabwe-revenue-authority/)
- [LEAPS Program-Angela Nyangani, Deputy Director of Audit at Office of Auditor General (OAG) Zimbabwe](https://theacbf.org/acbf-video-gallery/leaps-program-angela-nyangani-deputy-director-of-audit-at-office-of-auditor-general-oag-zimbabwe/)
- [Launch of the UBORA Academy Multimedia Studio](https://theacbf.org/acbf-video-gallery/launch-of-the-ubora-academy-multimedia-studio/)
- [Walk Down the Memory Lane ~ Africa Think Tank Summit](https://theacbf.org/acbf-video-gallery/walk-down-the-memory-lane-africa-think-tank-summit/)
- [Launch of the WAAVP-AN](https://theacbf.org/acbf-video-gallery/launch-of-the-waavp-an/)

## E-Books
- [Annual Report 2024 | Shaping Africa’s Future through Capacity Building and Innovation](https://theacbf.org/ebook/annual-report-2024/)
- [Capacity Imperatives for the SDGs: In line with African Union’s Agenda 2063](https://theacbf.org/ebook/capacity-imperatives-for-the-sdgs-in-line-with-african-unions-agenda-2063/)
- [Factoring as a Catalyst for Small and Medium Enterprises Development and Intra-African Trade](https://theacbf.org/ebook/factoring-as-a-catalyst-for-small-and-medium-enterprises-development-and-intra-african-trade/)

## Impacting Africa
- [Climate Change and Energy for Productive Use](https://theacbf.org/impacting-africa/climate-change-and-energy-for-productive-use/): Africa’s development trajectory is increasingly shaped by climate risk and energy access. Rising temperatures, shifting rainfall patterns, and extreme weather events affect livelihoods, food systems, and economic stability.
- [Trade as an Engine of Economic Development](https://theacbf.org/impacting-africa/trade-as-an-engine-of-economic-development/): Trade and regional integration shape Africa’s economic transformation.
- [Economic and Social Governance](https://theacbf.org/impacting-africa/economic-and-social-governance/): Strong economic and social governance systems shape development outcomes across Africa.
- [Agribusiness and Food Sovereignty](https://theacbf.org/impacting-africa/agribusiness-and-food-sovereignty/): Africa’s agriculture sits at a crossroads.
- [Knowledge Management](https://theacbf.org/impacting-africa/knowledge-management/): Knowledge shapes how institutions design policy, implement programs, and deliver results.
- [Special Programs](https://theacbf.org/impacting-africa/special-programs/): Strong institutions in health, research, and essential services shape development outcomes across Africa.