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Technical analyses, report summaries and sector perspectives from our experts on public policy, evaluation and development across Africa.
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ALG’s CBA Approach to Scaling Integrated Social Services for Universal Birth Certificates
In many developing nations, guaranteeing legal identity for all children is a critical step towards achieving Sustainable Development Goal 16.9…
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Beyond the Budget: Resource Mobilization for African Local Governments
Local governments across Africa play a critical role in service delivery, infrastructure development, and fostering community well-being. However, a pervasive…
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A Foundational Step for West African Creative Industries: The 2010 Directory of Cultural Organisations
The dynamic framework of West Africa’s creative industries has received a notable enhancement with the successful development and completion of…
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The Quantum Leap: Why AI is Africa’s Greatest Opportunity for Health System Transformation
Infectious diseases, exacerbated by the volatile effects of climate change, rapid urbanization, and population displacement, remain a critical challenge to…
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Research program on violence, conflict and governance in the Sahel
The future of the Sahel and West Africa as a whole depends on the implementation of policies and programs that…
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Economic Prospects for Africa in 2025: ALG’s Comprehensive Analysis
The economic landscape of Africa in 2025 is characterized by a blend of potential and complexity. Regions such as East…
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Water, Agriculture, Livestock, and Governance: Essential Sectors for Sahel Stabilization
This article is based on the findings of research and studies conducted by the Africa Label Group (ALG) in the…
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Strategy for Integrating Climate Change Adaptation into Local Development Planning
This is ALG’s strategy to integrate climate change adaptation into local development planning. The strategy includes revised planning, climate vulnerability…
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Updating Decentralized Policies in Africa
The wave of decentralization has swept across Africa, with nearly every nation recognizing its potential to enhance governance, empower local…
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Supporting Transformation and Growth in DRC
The Democratic Republic of the Congo: A Giant of Africa with Extraordinary Economic Potential The Democratic Republic of the Congo…
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Improving Transparency and Accountability in Local Government in Francophone Africa
In 2008, the World Bank commissioned ALG to undertake a critical study focused on Improving Transparency and Accountability of Local…
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Accelerated Community Development Programs: Towards Optimising Local Development in Africa
An innovative approach to local development Accelerated community development programs (ACDPs) are a promising solution for local development in developing…
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