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Existing Grants

Project:
Malawi Public Policy Research Analysis Project (MPPRAP)
Institution:
Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning and Development
Coverage:
National
Country:
Malawi
Grant Number:
319
Grant Amount (USD):
1 000 000
Date of Signing:
06 Nov, 2015
Duration:
2016 to 2017
Project Goal:

Project Goal: The overall goal of the MPPRAP is to enhance effectiveness and relevance of public policies in Malawi. 

This goal will be achieved through the following specific objectives:

(i)     Improved capacity for policy formulation and management through the establishment of semi-autonomous policy research institute;

(ii)   Strengthened capacity of public officials and non-state actors in economic policy analysis and formulation.   

Project:
African Union Capacity Building Program
Institution:
African Union Commission
Coverage:
African Continent
Country:
Ethiopia
Grant Number:
TBA
Grant Amount (USD):
3 000 000
Date of Signing:
11 May, 2015
Duration:
2015 to 2017
Project Goal:

The overall goal of the AU-CAP II  is to contribute to the effective implementation of the AU Commission’s Third Strategic Plan (2014 – 2017). 

This goal will be achieved through the following specific objectives: 
(i)    Strengthen the AUC’s relationships with REC’s, AU organs and with strategic and other partners; and
(ii)    Strengthen the human and institutional capacity of AU Commission to implement the Third Strategic Plan of the AUC

Project:
Capacity Building for Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS)
Institution:
Mandela Institute for Development Studies
Coverage:
Continental – Africa
Country:
South Africa
Grant Number:
304
Grant Amount (USD):
300 000
Date of Signing:
28 Nov, 2014
Duration:
2014 to 2016
Project Goal:

The main goal is to mainstream Africa’s heritage into the continent’s governance and development process.

The specific objectives of the project are to:

  1. Enhance human and institutional capacity  of  MINDS to achieve its mandate;  and
  2. Promote a better understanding of Africa’s heritage and its relevance to Africa’s Governance and economic development issues.

 

Project:
Improving macroeconomic and financial management in MEFMI member countries: MEFMI Phase IV Plan
Institution:
Macroeconomic and Financial Management Institute of Eastern and Southern Africa (MEFMI)
Coverage:
Regional - Eastern and Southern Africa
Country:
Zimbabwe
Grant Number:
303
Grant Amount (USD):
1 200 000
Date of Signing:
28 May, 2014
Duration:
2014 to 2016
Project Goal:

The goal of MEFMI IV Project Plan is to promote sound macroeconomic policies and financial sector development strategies for a sustained growth in the MEFMI region. Specifically, the proposed project aims to:

(i) Strengthen macroeconomic policy management;

(ii) Promote financial stability and deepening in the member states; and

(iii) Strengthen debt management capability in selected MEFMI member countries.

 

Project:
National Institute for Legislative Studies Capacity Building Project (NILS-CAP)
Institution:
National Institute of Legislative Studies (NILS)
Coverage:
Regional – ECOWAS
Country:
Nigeria
Grant Number:
302
Grant Amount (USD):
900 000
Date of Signing:
27 Mar, 2014
Duration:
2014 to 2016
Project Goal:

The goal of the project is to contribute to enhancing good governance processes in ECOWAS countries. The project has three main objectives, namely, to: (i) enhance the capacity of ECOWAS and NASS members to effectively carry out their mandate and responsibilities (ii) foster learning and sharing of experiences and best practices among legislators across ECOWAS countries; and (iii) enhance the institutional capacity of NILS to deliver the legislative capacity building and research services in ECOWAS sub-region.

Project:
Contributing to strengthening good governance processes in ECOWAS countries
Institution:
National Institute for Legislative Studies Capacity Building Project (NILS-CAP)
Coverage:
Regional - ECOWAS
Country:
Nigeria
Grant Number:
302
Grant Amount (USD):
900 000
Date of Signing:
27 Mar, 2014
Duration:
2014 to 2016
Project Goal:

The project objectives are to (i) enhance the capacity of ECOWAS Parliament and NASS to effectively carry out their mandate and responsibilities: (ii) foster learning and sharing of experiences and best practices among legislators across ECOWAS countries; and (iii) enhance the institutional capacity of NILS to deliver the legislative capacity building and research services in ECOWAS sub region.

Project:
Improving efficiency in Economic Policy Management in Public Sector of Southern Africa (EPM Zambia II)
Institution:
University of Zambia
Coverage:
Regional – Southern Africa
Country:
Zambia
Grant Number:
301
Grant Amount (USD):
1 229 000
Date of Signing:
10 Mar, 2014
Duration:
2014 to 2016
Project Goal:

The project’s goal is to improve efficiency in Economic Policy Management in Public Sector of Southern Africa. Specifically, the program seeks to contribute to:

(i) Enhancement of skills and capacities in economic policy analysis and management; and

(ii) Enhancement of the institutional capacity of the Department of Economics to offer the academic curriculum, manage the program effectively as well as contribute its sustainability.

Project:
Enhancing capacity for parliamentary oversight, representation and law making in the SADC Region (SADC PF II)
Institution:
The Southern Africa Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC-PF)
Coverage:
Region- SADC
Country:
Namibia
Grant Number:
297
Grant Amount (USD):
2 800 000
Date of Signing:
20 Aug, 2013
Duration:
2013 to 2017
Project Goal:

The specific objectives of the project are to:

(i) Enhance the capacity of individual Members of Parliament and their staffers to effectively perform their respective roles, and

(ii) Enhance the human and institutional Capacity of SADC-PF Secretariat

Project:
Improving the public sector performance and efficiency in Francophone Central Africa and the Indian Ocean Region (PSMTP-ENA Libreville II)
Institution:
The Gabonese Republic
Coverage:
Regional- Central Africa and the Indian Ocean Region (Francophone)
Country:
Gabon
Grant Number:
300
Grant Amount (USD):
3 115 000
Date of Signing:
29 Jun, 2013
Duration:
2014 to 2017
Project Goal:

The specific objectives are:

(i) Strengthen institutional and human capacity of PSMTP to effectively deliver a sustainable graduate program in Public Sector Management;

(ii) Enhance the skills and competencies of mid-level and senior level managers of public sector in public sector management; and

(iii) Strengthen the networking between institutes of public administration/management (IPAs) from francophone countries of Central Africa and the Indian Ocean Region

 

Project:
Improving the effectiveness of the African Union Commission at the Regional and Country levels (AUC)
Institution:
The African Union Commission (AUC)
Coverage:
Continental - Africa
Country:
Ethiopia
Grant Number:
296
Grant Amount (USD):
800 000
Date of Signing:
26 May, 2013
Duration:
2013 to 2015
Project Goal:

The specific objective of the project is to strengthen the institutional capacity of the AUC to effectively implement its mandated programs

 

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Thomas Kwesi Quartey

ACBF has been granted the status of a specialized agency because of the potential to transform Africa through capacity development.


H.E. Thomas Kwesi Quartey, Deputy Chairperson, AU Commission
Erastus Mwencha

The recognition of ACBF as the African Union’s Specialized Agency for Capacity Development launches the beginning of a new era for capacity building by ACBF, which will require an appropriate level of political commitment and financial support from all stakeholders.


H.E. Erastus Mwencha, Chair, ACBF Executive Board
Lamin Momodou

The remarkable achievements ACBF has registered over the past 26 years is not by accident in our opinion. They have come through hard work, dedication, commitment, purposeful leadership, support from the member countries as well as productive partnership building.


Mr. Lamin Momodou MANNEH, Director, UNDP Regional Service Centre for Africa
Goodall Gondwe

Africa needs ACBF as much, probably more now, than at the time it was created in 1991.


Hon. Goodall Gondwe, former Chair of the ACBF Board of Governors and Minister of Finance – Malawi
Ken Ofori Atta

Ghana’s partnership with ACBF is a tremendous blessing for us and therefore the opportunity for Ghana to host the 26th ACBF Board of Governors Meeting is something that we treasure.


Hon Ken Ofori Atta, Chair of the ACBF Board of Governors and Minister of Finance - Ghana
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