The Development Policy Centre (DPC)

Project Name:
The Development Policy Centre (DPC)
Institution :
The Development Policy Centre (DPC)

Core Competence:
Economic Policy Analysis and Management
Project Region :
West & Central Africa
Country :
Nigeria
Status :
Closed
Phase :
1

Grant Number :
13

Grant Amount (USD):
2 846 000

Commitment Date:
1993

Closing Date:
1998

Phase :
2

Grant Number:
61

Grant Amount (USD):
1 440 000

Commitment Date:
2001

Closing Date:
2005

Introduction:
The overall objective of DPC was to develop and disseminate alternative policy options on the Nigerian economy through rigorous research, policy analysis and dissemination towards the capacity building of the public and private sector and civil society
Project Description:
The specific objectives of the project were:
- To consolidate the institutional and human capacity gains of DPC recorded during the implementation of DPC Phase I;
- To provide the government, the private sector and civil society with research based policy options; and
- To strengthen the capacity of community-based and women’s groups for effective participation in poverty reduction and development processes at local and national levels.

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

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

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

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

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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