African-LedEvidence DrivenImpact Focused

Research.
Innovate.
Collaborate.
Transform Africa.

Through collaborative research, policy engagement and innovation, ACRIDC empowers governments, institutions and communities with knowledge that creates measurable and lasting impact across Africa.

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Community Empowerment
Community Empowerment
Evidence & Innovation
Evidence & Innovation
Climate & Resilience
Climate & Resilience
Community Empowerment
Community Empowerment
Evidence & Innovation
Evidence & Innovation
Climate & Resilience
Climate & Resilience
Collaboration
Innovation
Research

OUR IMPACT ECOSYSTEM

Governments
Universities
Development
Civil Society
Private Sector
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About ACRIDC

Advancing Knowledge.
Empowering Communities.
Building Africa's Future.

ACRIDC is a pan-African research institution advancing knowledge, innovation, and partnerships for sustainable development.

Working with governments, institutions, and communities to turn knowledge into action.

Our Story
Our Core Pillars
Our MissionGenerating evidence that empowers communities and drives development.Our VisionAn Africa transformed through knowledge, innovation, and collaboration.Our ValuesGuided by integrity, excellence, inclusivity, and accountability.Our ApproachPartnering with communities and institutions to create lasting impact.
What We Do

Creating solutions for
Africa's biggest challenges.

Delivering research, innovation, and partnerships that improve lives across Africa.

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Climate & Environment

Climate & Environment

Building resilient ecosystems for a sustainable future.

Agriculture & Food Systems

Agriculture & Food Systems

Strengthening food security through innovation.

Health & Wellbeing

Health & Wellbeing

Improving lives with evidence-based healthcare.

Governance & Policy

Governance & Policy

Shaping policies for inclusive development.

Our Impact

Creating measurable
change across Africa.

Delivering research, innovation, and partnerships that improve lives across Africa.

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18+

Countries

250+

Research Projects

35+

Strategic Partners

1.2M+

Lives Reached

Featured Research

Evidence that drives change.

Our research transforms complex challenges into practical insights that inform policy, strengthen institutions, and create lasting impact across Africa.

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ACRIDC2025 EDITION
2025

State of Research & Innovation in Africa 2025

Comprehensive research and policy insights.

Annual Reports

State of Research & Innovation in Africa 2025

A flagship publication exploring emerging research trends, innovation ecosystems, policy priorities across Africa.

Published 2025PDF136 Pages

136

Pages

Comprehensive research and policy insights.

24

Countries

Evidence gathered across Africa.

150+

Contribution

Researchers, policymakers & experts.

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Featured Projects

Turning Research into Real-World Impact.

Across Africa, our projects transform research into practical solutions that strengthen communities, inform policy, and accelerate sustainable development.

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Climate & Environment
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Kenya2024

Climate & Environment

Advancing climate resilience through ecosystem restoration, renewable energy research, and evidence-based environmental policy.

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Agriculture & Food Systems
Soil Moisture62%
Uganda2024

Agriculture & Food Systems

Improving food security with climate-smart farming, digital agriculture, and innovative research for resilient food systems.

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Health & Wellbeing
Community reach24,850People Reached
12%30%80%
MenWomen
Ethiopia2024

Health & Wellbeing

Enhancing community health through research, innovation, and evidence-driven healthcare solutions.

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Governance & Policy
Tanzania2023

Governance & Policy

Strengthening institutions through policy research, public sector innovation, and evidence-informed governance.

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Education & Skills
Rwanda2003

Education & Skills

Supporting equitable education through digital learning, research partnerships, and capacity-building initiatives.

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Our Partnership Ecosystem

Building Partnerships That Create Lasting Impact.

We collaborate with governments, universities, development organizations, businesses, and communities to transform research into practical solutions that improve lives across Africa.

Government

Universities

Development Partners

Civil Society & NGOs

Communities

Private Sector

OUR REACH

Transforming Evidence Into Lasting Change.

Across Africa, our research and partnerships are helping shape stronger institutions, healthier communities, resilient food systems, and sustainable development.

Our Reach Across Africa

  • Active Projects
  • Past Projects
  • Partner Presence

From local communities to national systems, our impact reaches where it matters most.

Map of ACRIDC reach across Africa

Climate Resilience

Research supporting sustainable land use, conservation and climate adaptation.

Evidence-Based Policy

Helping governments make informed, data-driven decisions.

Health Systems

Strengthening healthcare through research, innovation.

Education & Capacity

Building stronger institutions and empowering future leaders.

50+

Research Projects

Completed

24

Countries

Across Africa

150+

Strategic Partners

Across Sectors

5M+

People Reached

Through Our Work

15+

Years of Impact

And Counting

Evidence-driven research creating measurable impact for communities across Africa.

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Publications

Research That Informs Policy and Practice.

We collaborate with governments, universities, development organizations, businesses, and communities to transform research into practical solutions that improve lives across Africa.

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FEATURED REPORT
Research ReportMay 202535 min read

Building Resilient Food Systems in a Changing Climate

Research advancing climate-smart agriculture, food security, and community resilience.

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Policy Brief

Strengthening Local Governance for Sustainable Development

Actionable policy recommendations that promote transparent governance, institutional resilience, and inclusive public service delivery.

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Innovation Brief
Research InsightMay 20258 min read

Youth Employment Trends Across East Africa

Explore emerging labour market trends.

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72%

Youth unemployment Rate

Case StudyMay 202512 min read

Community-Led Water Security in Kenya

Learn how collaborative research and community resilience.

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Explore Our Research Library

Access research reports, policy briefs, case studies, and publications shaping evidence-based decisions across Africa.

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News & Events

Stay Informed. Stay Engaged.

Explore our latest research reports, policy briefs, case studies, and publications driving evidence-based decision-making and sustainable development across Africa.

NEWS

May 22, 2025 • 3 min read

ACRIDC Releases New Report on Renewable Energy Transition

A new report highlighting practical pathways for accelerating clean energy adoption.

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EVENT

May 22, 2025 • June 10–12, 2025

ACRIDC Annual Research Dialogue 2025

Bringing together researchers, policymakers, and partners to exchange knowledge and advance evidence-based development.

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NEWS

May 15, 2025 • 4 min read

Partnership Advances Climate-Smart Agriculture

Collaborative initiatives supporting resilient farming practices, food security, and climate adaptation across East Africa.

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