Collaborating to Build Africa's Capacity
We partner with governments, development institutions, research bodies, and implementing organizations to co-create knowledge and deliver sustainable capacity development across Africa.
Africa's most pressing development challenges from climate resilience and trade integration to governance and digital transformation cannot be solved by any single institution. The Africa Knowledge Hub is built on the conviction that durable solutions emerge when knowledge is generated, shared, and applied collaboratively. We invite institutions aligned with Africa's development agenda to join us in building the continent's knowledge ecosystem.
Why Partnerships Matter
Six platform pillars powering Africa's knowledge ecosystem.
Co-creation of knowledge and evidence
Partnerships go beyond project funding. Partners co-design research agendas, contribute thematic expertise, and help shape the knowledge outputs that inform policy across the continent.
Stronger institutions and systems
By pooling expertise and resources, we together build institutional capacity that is sustainable long after individual projects conclude.
Scalable and continental impact
The platform ensures that knowledge generated through partnerships reaches practitioners, policymakers, and researchers across all 54 African countries.
Partnership Types
Six platform pillars powering Africa's knowledge ecosystem.
Development Partners & Donors
Multilateral and bilateral institutions that co-finance capacity development programs and knowledge generation initiatives.
Research & Knowledge Partners
Universities, think tanks, and research institutions that co-produce evidence, contribute to Communities of Practice, and peer-review knowledge outputs on the platform.
Institutional Partners
African governments, regional economic communities (RECs), and continental bodies (such as the African Union Commission and AUDA-NEPAD) that integrate the Africa Knowledge Hub into their knowledge management and capacity development frameworks.
Technical Partners
Technology providers, platform developers, and digital infrastructure partners that support the architecture, security, and accessibility of the Africa Knowledge Hub.
Benefits Of Partnership
- Visibility on the Africa Knowledge Hub institutional logo, profile, and branded knowledge contributions accessible to users across Africa and globally.
- Access to a continent-wide network of all AU member states, 500+ think tanks, and 10,000+ trained civil servants.
- Co-authorship opportunities on flagship publications, policy briefs, and knowledge reports.
- Participation in high-level convenings, webinars, and Communities of Practice.
- Alignment with AU Agenda 2063 demonstrating continental development commitment.
- Early access to platform features, data, and analytics for knowledge impact measurement.
How To Become A Partner?
Step 1
Express Interest
Complete the partnership enquiry form below or email our partnerships team directly. Provide a brief description of your institution and the nature of the collaboration you are interested in.
Step 2
Scoping Consultation
Our team will arrange a scoping call to discuss alignment, mutual objectives, and the appropriate partnership framework (MOU, project agreement, platform listing, etc.).
Step 3
Formalise & Launch
Once terms are agreed, a partnership agreement is signed and your institution's profile is created on the Africa Knowledge Hub.