Transparency & Funding

Transparency & Funding

Accountability in Advancing Africa’s Global Leadership

At Afrique Nouvelles 2063, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of transparency, ethical governance, and financial accountability. As an independent think tank dedicated to shaping Africa’s role in global affairs, we believe openness strengthens our credibility and impact.

Our Funding Principles

  1. Independence First

    • We maintain full editorial and research autonomy.

    • No single donor contributes more than 15% of annual funding.

    • Strict conflict-of-interest policies govern sponsor engagements.

  2. African-Centered Support

    • Prioritize funding from African institutions, philanthropies, and responsible corporate partners.

    • Reject grants with conditions that compromise our mission.

  3. Public Benefit Focus

    • All research outputs are open-access unless restricted by partner agreements (clearly disclosed).

Funding Sources (2023–2024 Fiscal Year)

Institutional Grants (60%)

  • African Development Bank (AfDB) – Infrastructure & climate resilience research

  • Open Society Initiative for Africa (OSIWA) – Governance innovation programs

  • AU Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) – Continental policy coordination

Corporate Partnerships (25%)

  • Ecobank Group – Digital economy initiatives

  • Dangote Foundation – Industrialization & trade policy

  • MTN Group – Cybersecurity & AI ethics

Government & Multilateral (10%)

  • European Union (Delegation to the AU) – Peace & security projects

  • Germany’s GIZ – Green energy transition

Individual Philanthropy (5%)

  • High-net-worth African diaspora donors (anonymous options available)

Financial Accountability

  • Annual Reports: Detailed breakdowns of expenditures and outcomes (View 2023 Report).

  • Independent Audits: Conducted by KPMG Africa (2023 audit available on request).

  • Public Disclosures: Registered with Africa Freedom of Information Centre (AFIC).

Safeguarding Integrity

Donor Vetting Process

  1. Due Diligence Review: All funders screened for alignment with AU’s Agenda 2063 principles.

  2. Transparency Pledge: Partners agree to be publicly listed unless anonymity is ethically justified (e.g., security risks).

  3. Research Firewalls: Funders cannot influence findings (methodologies published for peer review).

Red Lines

We do not accept funding from:

  • Entities linked to corruption (per Transparency International lists).

  • Arms manufacturers or extractive firms violating UNGP on Business & Human Rights.

How Funds Are Used

Category Allocation Key Activities
Research 50% Fellowships, field studies, policy labs
Advocacy 20% Summits, government briefings
Public Engagement 15% Podcasts, multimedia, youth programs
Operations 15% Salaries, IT, transparency audits

Support Our Mission

For Donors

  • Corporate: Sponsor sector-specific programs (e.g., “Future of Mining in Africa”).

  • Philanthropies: Endow named fellowships or research chairs.

  • Individuals: Monthly giving options from $50/year.

Download our funding prospectus →

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