Research & Policy organisations in Africa
Research institutes, think tanks, monitoring, evaluation and evidence for policy. 342 organisations are listed in this sector across 36 countries.
living peace institute
DR Congo Breaking cycles of violence through community-based mental health and psychosocial support Evidence-based, Gender-transformative, Locally led, Engaging men and boys. Discover Our Approach Support Our Work How we do it "T...
Marine Megafauna Foundation
Mozambique Since 2009 The Marine Megafauna Foundation (MMF) is a marine biology research and conservation nonprofit known for discovering, researching, and protecting large marine animals including whale sharks, manta rays, sea turtles, whale...
SouthSouthNorth
South Africa Since 1999 SouthSouthNorth (SSN) supports national and regional responses to climate change through policy and knowledge interventions, partnerships and deep collaboration. We do this by connecting people and information, enhancing...
African Centre for Trade and Development
Uganda ACTADE is a Uganda based NGO with 20 years’ experience in sustainable development policy research and development. ACTADE convenes, leads and organises dialogues and learning spaces on climate action among CSOs in Uganda...
Biomedical Research and Training Institute
Zimbabwe The BRTI was registered in Zimbabwe in 1995 as a non-profit making organization under Section 22 of the Companies Act (Reg. No.1676/95). The Institute implements research projects and provides training and support servic...
Isandla Institute
South Africa Isandla Institute is a key role player in the local governance sector, an important analytical voice on urban development issues, a convener of spaces of dialogue on urban citizenship, a producer of quality research, and...
African Centre for Global Health and Social Transformation
Uganda The African Centre for Global Health and Social Transformation (ACHEST) is an initiative promoted by a network of African and international leaders in health and development. It is an independent Think Tank and a network...
TENET
Mowbray, South Africa Since 2000 TENET operates South Africa's national research and education network, SANReN, in collaboration with the SANReN team of the NICIS.
Pasteur Network
Paris, Senegal Since 2011 The Pasteur Network,, is a global alliance of 32 institutes, most named after Louis Pasteur, dedicated to addressing public health challenges through scientific research, innovation, and collaboration. Initially founded...
The Legal Aid Forum
Rwanda The Legal Aid Forum (LAF) is an network of 38 organizations and it is one of the most active civil society organizations in Rwanda. Since 2006, LAF has been providing direct legal aid services, providing capacity buildin...
SudREN
Sudan Since 2004 The Sudanese Research and Education Network (SudREN), formerly known as the Sudanese Universities Information Network (SUIN), is the national research and education network in Sudan. In 2004, SUIN was first founded and d...
Wellcome Trust
United Kingdom Wellcome supports discovery research into life, health and wellbeing, and we’re taking on three worldwide health challenges: mental health, climate and health and infectious diseases.
Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation
South Africa Since 2004 The Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation (DTHF) is a nonprofit organization founded to provide treatment for and conduct HIV/AIDS research. It is based in Cape Town, South Africa, and is managed with the Desmond Tutu HIV Centre a...
Center for Research, Evaluation Resources and Development (CRERD)
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Sustainable Development Institute
Liberia Sustainable Development Institute focuses on advancing environmental sustainability, policy research, and social development.
African Security Sector Network
Ghana The ASSN is a Pan-African network of institutions and individuals working in the area of Security Sector Reform and Governance (SSR/G). ASSN's activities are classified under Support to SSR/G Policy Development and Imple...
Center for Democratic Development Ghana
Ghana CDD-Ghana is an independent not-for-profit think-and-do-tank that works through research, policy engagement, thought leadership, and civic dialogue and partnerships to promote and strengthen democracy, good governance, a...
CENTRE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS AND POLICY STUDIES
Kenya Established in 2009, the Centre for Human Rights and Policy Studies (CHRIPS) generates policy-relevant knowledge on governance, human rights, and security across Africa. CHRIPS was registered in Kenya in 2009 as a non-go...
Community Peace Museums Heritage Foundation (CPMHF)
Kenya The Community Peace Museum Heritage Foundation began as Programme (CPMP) three decades ago with Dr. Sultan Somjee, a Satpanth Ismaili born in Kenya, working in the 1990s as a head ethnographer at the National Museums of...
Health Research Operations Kenya Limited
Kenya A not for Profit research organization based in Kenya, which is a partnership between the Kenya Medical Research Institute, Wellcome and the University of Oxford, conducting world-class, multidisciplinary research to imp...
HelpAge Advocacy Network Uganda (HANU)
Uganda HelpAge Advocacy Network Uganda (HANU) is a national network of organizations working to advance the rights, wellbeing, and inclusion of older persons in Uganda. Established following the transition of HelpAge Internatio...
Institute for Security Studies
South Africa This grant is earmarked for a three year programme aimed at improving policy and practice governance, the rule of law and peacebuilding in Africa. Activity No. DSH-4000001120
Institute of Gender and Children's Health Research
Sierra Leone The Institute of Gender and Children's Health Research is a Sierra Leonean research and policy institution committed to advancing gender equity, child and adolescent health, and the rights of underserved populations thro...