What We Do
AfriCGE delivers its work through a set of integrated platforms that translate research, policy, and strategy into practical, on-the-ground implementation.
These platforms allow us to work coherently:
from community engagement and policy design
through enterprise and workforce development
to finance mobilisation and delivery readiness
Our role is not to replace governments, markets, or communities, but to hold the space between them when complexity, risk, and pressure increase.
How We Work
AfriCGE delivers its work through a set of flagship platforms that translate research, policy, and strategy into on-the-ground implementation.
These platforms cut across multiple focus areas and enable us to work coherently from community engagement and policy design through to enterprise development, finance mobilisation, and skills delivery.
Our Flagship Platforms
Shaping Inclusive Transitions (SIT)
Shaping Inclusive Transitions (SIT) is AfriCGE’s flagship platform for community-centred just transitions.
SIT grounds green transition processes in lived realities by convening community dialogues, elevating Indigenous Knowledge Systems, and connecting grassroots insights to policy, planning, and investment processes. It operates primarily in coal-transitioning and climate-vulnerable regions and ensures that transition pathways are socially legitimate and locally owned.
Green Economy Leadership Academy (GELA)
The Green Economy Leadership Academy (GELA) is AfriCGE’s leadership and capacity-building platform.
GELA equips policymakers, professionals, entrepreneurs, and institutional leaders with the skills and analytical capability required to design, finance, and implement green economy and just transition initiatives. It bridges technical knowledge with strategic judgment and delivery-focused leadership.
Just Transition Innovation Platform (J-TIP)
The Just Transition Innovation Platform (J-TIP) is AfriCGE’s enterprise and innovation platform.
J-TIP supports green and climate-aligned enterprises through incubation, acceleration, ESG integration, and investment readiness. It focuses on enterprises operating in underserved regions and priority transition sectors, linking innovation to jobs, local value chains, and inclusive growth.
Our Key Focus Areas of Expertise
Just Transition Research, Policy & Systems Change
We generate applied research, policy analysis, and strategic insights that inform national and sub-national just transition pathways, with a strong focus on implementation realities.
Our work supports:
Just Energy Transition planning and delivery
Green industrialisation and local value chains
Climate and development policy coherence
Evidence-based decision-making for governments and development partners
This pillar is anchored through initiatives such as the Just Transition Lab (JTL) and multi-country research partnerships with universities, think-tanks, and public institutions.
Green Enterprise & Innovation Support
We support early-stage and growth-stage green enterprises to become investment-ready and impact-driven, particularly those operating in underserved markets.
Our support includes:
Enterprise incubation and acceleration
Business model and market development
ESG and impact integration
Linking entrepreneurs to financiers, corporates, and public programmes
This work is delivered through platforms such as the Just Transition Innovation Platform (J-TIP) and targeted enterprise development programmes linked to energy, agriculture, waste, and circular economy value chains.
Skills, Leadership & Knowledge Platforms
We build the human and institutional capacity required to deliver Africa’s green transition.
Through the AfriCGE Academy and associated knowledge platforms, we provide:
Executive and practitioner training on green economy, climate finance, and just transitions
Short courses and masterclasses for professionals, entrepreneurs, and policymakers
Thought leadership, publications, and convenings
Flagship convenings such as the Africa Green Jobs Forum (AGJF) create continental spaces for dialogue, learning, and action on inclusive green employment and skills development.
Green Enterprise & Innovation Support
We support early-stage and growth-stage green enterprises to become investment-ready and impact-driven, particularly those operating in underserved markets.
Our support includes:
Enterprise incubation and acceleration
Business model and market development
ESG and impact integration
Linking entrepreneurs to financiers, corporates, and public programmes
This work is delivered through platforms such as the Just Transition Innovation Platform (J-TIP) and targeted enterprise development programmes linked to energy, agriculture, waste, and circular economy value chains.
Community Centred Transition Processes
Community-centred processes are core to AfriCGE’s approach to just transitions.
Through Shaping Inclusive Transitions (SIT), we:
Convene community dialogues in coal-transitioning and climate-vulnerable regions
Elevate grassroots voices, Indigenous Knowledge Systems, women, and youth
Connect local priorities with national policy and investment discussions
Translate community insights into policy briefs, dialogue outcomes, and action pathways
This work ensures that Africa’s green transition is socially anchored, politically legitimate, and locally owned.
Landscape Resilience
Our work specifically supports governments, business, and civil society across Africa to develop strategies to achieve their sustainable development objectives. Our service consists of value chain innovation, skills development, and data intelligence.
