Centre for Governance and Capacity Development
The Centre for Governance and Capacity Development (CGCD) promotes good governance by strengthening the capacity of institutions, enhancing public sector efficiency, building capacity for officials and leaders, supporting policy reform and anti-corruption efforts.
Through international partnerships, CGCD aligns local reforms with global best practices for sustainable development and social stability. The Africa Leadership Foundation (ALF) addresses African challenges in this sector by diagnosing local and global issues from an African perspective, encouraging informed solution-finding and collaboration. ALF initiates phased action programs, dialogues, and workshops to foster cooperation and tailored solutions. ALF’s activities focus on capacity building, training, research, and policy advocacy, with a pan-African scope working to institutionalize sustainable development across the continent since 1988
Democratic Leadership Training Workshop (DLTW)
A 10-year project, which empowered African youth for democratic leadership by building capacity, fostering networks, and imparting essential skills. Workshops were held across multiple locations, including Nigeria, Senegal, Ghana, Namibia, and Kenya. The initiative promoted participatory democracy, human rights, and effective leadership. Young leaders were equipped with knowledge and skills for future leadership challenges.
Parliamentarians and the Sustenance of Political Liberty in Africa
A research project, it explored African parliaments, multiparty systems, and democratic sustainability, examining how these elements function and impact governance in Africa.
Democracy & Governance in Africa
This review explored Africa's complex journey to democracy and governance. It highlighted the crucial need to protect fundamental human rights and freedoms as a foundation for Africa's democratic development.
Element of Democracy
This compilation outlines key preconditions for fostering a culture of democracy and democratic institutions in Africa, based on insights from a series of dialogues. It highlights foundational elements essential for sustainable democratic development.
Sustaining Democracy and Good Governance in Africa
This conference project centered on the need to consolidate democratization in Africa, exploring the significant role of traditional institutions and cultural heritage in shaping and supporting democratic processes.
Democratizing African Parliaments and Political Parties
ALF advocated vigorously on the need for the independence of the parliament and engaged the political parties in ensuring that sufficient support is given to the parliament to deliver on their legislative agenda.
CSSDCA- An Agenda for Africa: The Conference on Security Stability Development and Cooperation in Africa (CSSDCA)
The Conference on Security, Stability, Development and Cooperation in Africa (CSSDCA) initiative, conceptualized by ALF, was adopted by African Union Heads of State in 2002. It shaped Africa's security architecture and informed key initiatives like NEPAD and APRM.
UNDP-ALF Election and Voters Education Project
A UNDP-funded initiative, implemented by ALF, provided election education and awareness in Nigeria's South-South Zone ahead of the 2011 general election, contributing to a peaceful and successful electoral process.
Political Parties and Good Governance in Nigeria
The Farm House Dialogue Series focused on forming a multiparty system to enhance good governance in Nigeria. Key recommendations include; the need to limit the number of political parties devoid of ethnic coloration as well as effective supervision of sub-national election boards.
Democracy, Gender and Development Programme
ALF through the African Women Forum (AWF), promotes women's rights and participation in governance and engages women on issues like political empowerment and leadership through research, training, and advocacy. ALF collaborates with partners to develop tools for monitoring gender equality commitments, such as the Maputo Protocol.
Parliamentary Support Programme (PSP)
ALF strengthened the capacity of African parliaments through training for lawmakers and parliamentary staff, internship programs for students, and capacity-building workshops to enhance parliamentary effectiveness and promote democratic governance. These efforts aimed to balance power distribution and improve citizen representation.
Comparative Study of Existing Sub-regional Security Protocol in Africa
This comparative study examined sub-regional security networks in Africa, focusing on threats from non-state actors, small arms proliferation, and demilitarization efforts, including US interests and the role of the African Elders Council for Peace
Partners for Peace
This initiative, led by H.E. Olusegun Obasanjo, documented the mediation efforts between the Sudanese government and the SPLM/SPLA, aiming to bring peace to Sudan.
Element of Development
This documentation outlines key ingredients for Africa's development, focusing on homegrown resource mobilization strategies to reduce reliance on foreign aid, based on a series of dialogues.
Africa and Successor Generation
The initiative aimed to build the capacity of young Africans for leadership and democratic participation, fostering a new generation of leaders with strong ideals.
Corruption, Democracy & Human Rights in Southern Africa Region
ALF and Transparency International collaborated on this project to address the impact of corruption on development in Southern Africa. The initiative aimed to promote a culture of resistance against corruption, human rights abuse, and tyranny in the region.
Corruption, Democracy &Human Right in Central and East Africa
A collaborative initiative focused on addressing the challenges of corruption and its impact on the development of the Central and East Africa and promoting resistance against corruption, human rights abuse, and tyranny.
Regional Conference on Strategic Development Initiatives in Africa
This project empowered African parliamentarians with knowledge on emerging development initiatives, emphasizing the need for robust legislative frameworks to ensure sustainability.
African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM)
ALF collaborated with UNDP to introduce the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) in Africa through outreach, awareness workshops, and capacity building for stakeholders and parliamentarians. The project aimed to equip stakeholders with knowledge to implement APRM effectively, promoting good governance in Africa.
Africa & the Challenges of a Union Government
Led by former president of Nigeria, H.E Olusegun Obasanjo, ALF explored the concept of a Union Government for Africa, uniting stakeholders from five regions and recommending a multi-layered approach based on shared values and principles