Empower African research. Catalyze continental action.
Turn African research into African policy.
Mission
Turn African research into African policy.
Method
We connect researchers, technocrats, and institutions — and convert empirical data and bold ideas into published policy standards and actionable continental projects.
Partnerships
Work with Africa Spark.
Partner with us on research, data, or deliberation — and join a continental network of institutions.
Our conviction
Research is not an end in itself. It is the first step in a decision.
The pillars
Four ways research becomes policy.
01 — Journal
Africa Spark Review
Peer-reviewed research and published policy standards.
Enter02 — News & Analysis
Africa Spark Wire
Reporting and analysis from across the continent.
Enter03 — Data Bank
Africa Spark Data
An open repository of African empirical data.
Enter04 — Deliberative Forum
Africa Spark Forum
A deliberative forum for researchers and institutions.
EnterLatest from the Wire
Reporting and analysis
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Opportunities
Open calls
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Newsletter
The Spark
A weekly dispatch on African research and policy.