PADEC’s Focus:

Carry out commissioned research and support services on various topical issues that impact on the economic, political and social state of the African region. These include, but are not limited to issues on Climate Change, Governance, HIV/AIDS, International Trade and Development, Migration, North-South and South-South Relations, Peace and Security, Private Sector Development, Public Sector Reforms, Regional Integration and Security Sector Reforms.

Through commissioned studies and projects, encourage and advocate for policies that are pro-growth at the national and regional levels through the encouragement of the adoption of sustainable development paradigms aimed at eradicating poverty.

To deepen networking and operational linkages among the various public and private institutions at the national, regional and international levels with a view to maximizing the developmental objectives of Africa.

Build the capacity of senior management in the public and private sectors through various targeted training activities, theme focused workshops and conferences.

Encourage cross fertilization of ideas through Policy Dialogue initiatives by targeting major stakeholders in the public and private sectors tasked with the responsibility of spearheading the development of Africa.

To enhance private sector development growth in Africa through various intervention initiatives designed to enhance trade and economic development at the regional and international levels.

To encourage and advocate for the adoption of developmental strategies and policies that are conducive to the creation of self-sustaining economic growth in Africa.

Create awareness on policies and developmental strategies aimed at developing an enabling environment that promotes durable peace and security through cross country and best practice experience sharing practices.

To offer programs promoting the adoption and implementation of public sector reforms focusing on efficiency, economy and effectiveness.