Consolidating and Deepening National Integration Across Africa’s Grassroots.
A Pan-African knowledge hub dedicated to promoting participatory governance, inclusive development, and democratic renewal from the grassroots upwards.
Welcome to the Africa Institute for Grassroots Democracy and Development Studies (AIGDDS)
A Pan-African knowledge hub dedicated to promoting participatory governance, inclusive development, and democratic renewal from the grassroots upwards.
At AIGDDS, we believe that sustainable democracy and meaningful development must begin where the people are — in their communities, and we believe that Africa’s transformation begins with empowered citizens and responsive local institutions.
The Institute works to bridge the gap between research and practice, between policy and people — advancing democratic governance and development that truly reflect the aspirations of the people, and between local realities and continental aspirations for unity and progress
Our Motto: Consolidating and Deepening National Integration.
AGDDI Scorecard
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Research & Programmes
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Our Publications
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