AEDS is an economic think tank actively involved in co-creation of solutions to Africa’s challenges through evidence-based policy advisory and capacity building of economic units in Africa.
To be the leading economic development implementing partner and an economic think tank in Africa by 2030.
To connect African communities to global opportunities in a wealth enhancing way. To set the standard for collaboration, quality and impact in economic development in Africa. To make markets work for the poor by designing and implementing evidence-based economic strategies
AEDS work with governments, private sector, non-governmental organizations, the civil society and communities in various areas of economic development. Using a co-creative approach, we work hands on in areas of policy research, advocacy capacity building and development planning. With a firm belief that the policy environment creates a framework to spur Africa’s growth and prosperity, AEDS works to fill the fundamental void in economic policy research, policy analysis and capacity building for effective in-country contributions to Africa’s policy and development processes.