i4policy – Innovation For Policy Foundation
Online Entrepreneurship Policy Learning Series A structured online program designed to build the capacity of policymakers and ecosystem actors to design, implement, and evaluate entrepreneurship policies using evidence-based approaches and African case studies.
Entrepreneurship Policy Toolkit A practical guide designed for policy innovators to co-create entrepreneurship reforms, offering tools, examples, and case studies to strengthen startup and SME policy frameworks across Africa.
Policy Library of Startup Acts and Small Business Acts in Africa A curated collection of over 20 Startup Acts and Small Business Acts from African countries, classified around key entrepreneurial challenges such as finance, governance, and market access.
Africa Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Index A continental index measuring the state and reform readiness of entrepreneurial ecosystems in African countries, offering guidance to policymakers and ecosystem builders.
Curated and integrated database showcasing innovative approaches to governance and decision-making. A global database of cases and methods that highlight innovative approaches to decision-making, grounded in Decision Thinking, and offering practical insights for improving governance outcomes.
Global Governance Innovations Repository Read More »
AU-focused platform for participatory policymaking and citizen engagement A regional deployment of Shiriki co-created with AUDA-NEPAD and GIZ to institutionalize citizen participation and policy co-creation across African Union Member States and Regional Economic Communities, enhancing collaboration between governments and citizens.
Citizen Engagement Platform (CEP) Read More »
The Pan-African Policy Taskforce is a participant-led platform co-led by Smart Africa Alliance, i4Policy and The Tony Blair Institute and the Allan Gray Centre for Africa Entrepreneurship (AGCAE). The Taskforce was created from a collective need voiced by the African startup ecosystem to cultivate connections, enable the flow of information, and provide a venue where specific expertise, learnings and best practice can be shared.
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The co>gov lab is i4Policy’s dedicated space for researching, experimenting, innovating, and implementing methods and frameworks in our own unique way, aiming to empower decision-makers, communities, and individuals with the tools needed to drive lasting, meaningful governance change.
A deliberate approach to center African female entrepreneurs in policymaking and provide a candid snapshot of life as a female entrepreneur in Africa.
Feminist African Manifesto for Entrepreneurship Read More »
The paper argues that integrating youth perspectives into decision-making processes is crucial for overcoming barriers to digital transformation, such as inadequate ICT infrastructure and a lack of standardized digital laws. It proposes that meaningful youth inclusion can foster innovation, economic growth, and stronger institutions.
Youth Policy Paper Read More »