About ACBF

The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) is the leading institution for capacity building on the African continent. As a specialized agency of the African Union, we enable transformative human and institutional development by effectively implementing impactful programs throughout Africa. From 12 founding nations to now a network of 40 member states, we mobilize expertise, resources, and strategic partnerships to strengthen African institutions and advance sustainable growth – aligned with the AU's 2063 Agenda and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2030.

Since 1991, ACBF has trained over 100,000 civil servants many of whom hold key positions in institutions such as Ministries of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development, as well as Central Banks. The Foundation has also established a continent-wide network of more than 50 think tanks, driving evidence-based policymaking and conducting extensive policy research and analysis critical in strengthening economic governance and setting benchmarks that support sustainable development.

ACBF, as a specialized agency of the African Union, provides critical technical and institutional support to Africa's think tank ecosystem, which includes platforms such as the Africa Think Tank Summit (ATTS). Through its continent-wide network of think tanks, ACBF strengthens the research, policy analysis, and knowledge systems that underpin ATTS objectives, ensuring that African-led evidence informs policymaking, regional integration, and the implementation of Agenda 2063 and the Sustainable Development Goals.