Resource: “ECDPM (European Centre for Development Policy Management) – Who We Are”
Rationale: The European Centre for Development Policy Management (ECDPM) is a leading independent think tank specializing in improving policy effectiveness in Europe and Africa for inclusive and sustainable development. Its extensive research, analysis, and engagement with Africa-Europe relations and international cooperation provide valuable broader context for understanding the policy environment, funding trends, and challenges to financial autonomy for African NGOs. Its commitment to maintaining operational autonomy through a diversified funding base also provides a relevant model for NGOs.
Resource: T20 Africa (South African Institute of International Affairs – SAIIA)
Rationale: This platform, hosted by the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA), brings together African think tanks and their counterparts from G20 countries to foster dialogue and collaboration on global economic governance issues. Their work, including the development of policy briefs for the G20 process, can provide valuable insights into the broader international economic context that influences development finance and the operating environment of African civil society organizations.
Resource: African Think Tanks Platform Project (World Bank)
- Justification : Ce projet soutenu par la Banque Mondiale vise à établir une plateforme durable pour renforcer la capacité des centres de réflexion africains à mener des recherches politiques efficaces et à éclairer l’élaboration des politiques sur les priorités transfrontalières en Afrique. Les objectifs du projet comprennent l’exploration de la création d’un fonds spécial et d’un fonds de dotation pour mettre en commun les ressources de diverses sources africaines et internationales. Cette initiative met en évidence la reconnaissance croissante de la nécessité de mécanismes de financement plus robustes et indépendants pour les institutions axées sur la connaissance en Afrique, ce qui peut offrir des leçons et des modèles potentiels pour améliorer la durabilité financière du secteur plus large des ONG.
- Analysis: The World Bank’s active involvement in supporting the creation of a sustainable funding platform for African think tanks, including the exploration of endowments, signifies a growing recognition of the importance of building long-term financial resilience within Africa’s knowledge and civil society sectors. This approach could potentially be replicated or adapted to support other types of nongovernmental organizations working on development issues across the continent.
