About the Africa Growth Initiative
The Africa Growth Initiative brings together African scholars to provide policymakers with high-quality research, expertise and innovative solutions that promote Africa's economic development. The initiative also collaborates with research partners in the region to raise the African voice in global policy debates on Africa. Our mission is to deliver research from an African perspective that informs sound policy, creating sustained economic growth and development for the people of Africa.
Our Work
Our interdisciplinary team of experts draws on the core strengths of Brookings — authoritative, independent and nonpartisan research, a depth of practical expertise and unparalleled convening power — to address five critical areas for promoting and sustaining growth and development in Africa:
- Macroeconomic management and the political economy
- Industrial policy
- Modernizing agriculture
- Managing natural resource exploitation
- Poverty alleviation and social protection
Partners in the Region
The Africa Growth Initiative engages in quality policy analysis with six leading African think thanks. With the help of our research partners, the initiative taps into the latest trends and data from the region, accesses local expertise and knowledge, and works to elevate the voice of African scholars in policy discussions in Washington and across the globe. Our African think tank partners include:
Transforming Avenues for Growth
Key areas for transforming Africa's economic growth involve improving governance and transparency, increasing trade, delivering better public policy and ensuring sound macroeconomic management. Through rigorous research and analysis in these areas, the Africa Growth Initiative and our think tank partners are rethinking traditional policy ideas and providing innovative solutions to create new approaches for economic sustainability throughout Africa.