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About PACSDA

Building Africa's Future Through Evidence and Accountability

Working across the continent to ensure Africa's development agenda is driven by evidence, owned by its people, and accountable to those it serves.

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Our Story

A Response to Africa's Development Needs

PACSDA was set up as a response to the continuous expression made at several forums of intergovernmental and non-state actors on the need for technical and financial assistance as a partnership opportunity towards improving policy practice, evidence and resource mobilization needed to implement, report on progress, and address gaps and challenges with regards to comprehensive National Development Programmes within the framework of the AU Agenda 2063, AfCFTA and related global goals.

The need was visible in the low uptake and national level implementation of continental policy frameworks and instruments of the African Union and the Regional Economic Commissions. This impacts the coordination, political advocacy and accountability efforts of these intergovernmental institutions.

PACSDA offers technical assistance, policy advisory and project management support and services to governments, intergovernmental institutions, development partners and stakeholders in Africa, as well as advocacy and partnerships on issues of Africa development within the global policy-making space.

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Our Mission

To strengthen evidence-based decision-making across Africa by delivering rapid, high-quality advisory, analysis, and project support to policymakers, development partners, and stakeholders — enhancing the effectiveness of development investments, promoting accountable leadership, and driving sustainable outcomes.

Our Vision

An Africa where decisions, investments, and leadership are guided by evidence, accountability, and a shared commitment to sustainable development.

Our Approach

How We Drive Change

Our approach recognizes the critical role of non-state actors, including civil society, the private sector, and young people, in strengthening accountability and ensuring that commitments are fulfilled across all levels of governance.

We promote the integration of research and evidence into policy design and implementation, supported by strategic communication and practical tools that enhance transparency, accountability, and increased domestically driven investments.

PACSDA recognizes and operates the philosophy that has emerged from decades of lessons learnt on what works, how much it costs and when and where to make the most change: the comprehensive engagement of young people and the non-politicized role of civil society and private sector is sine qua non for actualizing a peaceful, prosperous, united and integrated Africa.

Acknowledging the diverse levels of development across Africa, we tailor our interventions to reflect country-specific realities while aligning with continental and global frameworks such as African Union Agenda 2063, the AfCFTA and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Our Principles

The Foundation of Our Work

Our organisational behaviour is both inductive and deductive, basing human resource administration on merit. We provide an environment for personal development and growth.

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Evidence-Based Practice

We believe decisions should be informed by data, research, and credible analysis. Our work is grounded in rigorous evidence gathering and analysis.

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Accountability and Integrity

We promote transparent leadership and responsible use of resources. Every action we take is guided by the highest ethical standards.

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Responsiveness and Agility

We provide timely and practical support, especially when decisions are urgent. Our lean structure allows for rapid deployment of expertise.

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Collaboration and Partnership

We work closely with policymakers, development partners, and stakeholders to achieve shared goals and maximize collective impact.

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Sustainability and Impact

We focus on long-term solutions that create lasting social, economic, and institutional benefits for African nations and their citizens.

Core Values

What We Stand For

PACSDA upholds professionalism, integrity, teamwork, equity and result-based approaches.

People Centric

We are proud of always thinking in terms of what is best for those we serve; offering solutions that are not only theoretical but workable.

Professional Excellence

We offer skills of superb quality based on our accumulated, extensive, and profound knowledge base and experience through global industry exposure.

Power of Diversity

We share a community culture of mutually respecting individual abilities, and in turn helping one another to grow.

Collaboration & Collegiality

We have brought together our team members individual abilities into our organisational power, sharing a common goal with our partners.

Global Dimension

We know how to proceed with our work, absorbing all best practices in the world as our own while respecting locally prevailing value systems.

Leadership

Our Team

PACSDA is led by experienced professionals with deep expertise in African development policy, governance, and youth empowerment.

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Executive Director a.i

Providing strategic direction for PACSDA's continental operations and partnerships, with decades of experience in African development policy, governance, and institutional strengthening.

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