Platforms for Collaboration, Innovation and Impact
The African Centre for a Green Economy (AfriCGE) operates through a set of interconnected platforms that translate research, policy dialogue, innovation, and leadership development into practical solutions for Africa’s green transition. Together, these platforms create an ecosystem that supports inclusive economic transformation, green enterprise development, and climate resilience across the continent.
Shaping Inclusive Transitions (SIT)
SIT is AfriCGE’s policy and systems transformation platform focused on advancing inclusive just transitions.
It brings together policymakers, researchers, and communities to develop practical solutions for equitable economic transformation.
Key activities include:
policy research and analysis
community dialogues in transition regions
stakeholder engagement and collaboration
regional knowledge exchange
Green Enterprises and Financial Innovation Hub
The Green Enterprises and Financial Innovation Hub supports the development and financing of green enterprises across Africa.
The hub focuses on strengthening local value chains, supporting climate innovation, and unlocking new financing pathways for sustainable businesses.
Key areas of work include:
green SME incubation and acceleration
climate finance innovation
investment readiness support
enterprise development in emerging green sectors
The hub aims to strengthen Africa’s ecosystem for green entrepreneurship, job creation, and sustainable industrial development.
Green Economy Leadership Academy (GELA
The Green Economy Leadership Academy is AfriCGE’s capacity building platform.
It equips policymakers, practitioners, and business leaders with the knowledge and skills required to navigate Africa’s evolving green economy.
Programmes include:
climate finance training
green economy strategy programmes
ESG and sustainability leadership courses
Africa Green Jobs Forum (AGJF)
The Africa Green Jobs Forum is AfriCGE’s continental convening platform.
It brings together policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs, and civil society to advance dialogue and partnerships around green jobs and inclusive economic transformation in Africa.
The Forum provides a space for stakeholders to explore how these opportunities can translate into real economic benefits for communities.
Through high level dialogues, knowledge sharing and partnership building, the Forum helps connect ideas with action and investment.
Key themes explored through the Forum include:
- green jobs and workforce transitions
- innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems
- climate finance and investment for sustainable industries
- skills and workforce development for emerging sectors
- strategies for inclusive and nature positive economic growth
By convening diverse actors across sectors and countries, the Africa Green Jobs Forum helps catalyse partnerships that support sustainable livelihoods and economic transformation.
Connecting Platforms for Systemic Change
Each AfriCGE platform plays a distinct role in advancing an inclusive and green economy transition.
Together they help connect policy innovation, enterprise development, leadership capacity and multi stakeholder collaboration. Through this integrated approach AfriCGE works to support resilient economies, thriving communities and healthy ecosystems across Africa.
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