African Political Parties Initiative
Reshaping Africa's Political Parties for Democratic and Economic Transformation
From the Ballot to Governance — Strengthening Political Parties for Sustainable Development in Africa
Continental Platform for Political Transformation
The African Political Parties Initiative (APPI) is a continental platform committed to repositioning political parties as central institutions for governance, policy development, and national transformation.
At a time when democratic systems across Africa face profound pressures, APPI provides a strategic response—uniting political leaders, institutions, and citizens around a shared vision for stronger, more accountable, and development-driven political systems.
Anchored by the Africa Governance Centre (AGC), APPI supports structured political reform, promotes intra-party democracy, advances leadership development, and facilitates collaboration between political parties and public institutions.
Why APPI Matters
Strengthening internal party governance and accountability
Bridging the gap between political leadership and policy delivery
Fostering cross-party collaboration on governance and economic transformation
Building the next generation of visionary, ethical political leaders
Promoting peace, dialogue, and democratic resilience across the continent
Strategic Pillars of the Initiative
Our comprehensive approach to transforming political parties across Africa
Get Involved
Join the movement to reimagine political parties as vehicles for transformation in Africa
Participate in APPI by engaging in policy clusters, summits, country dialogues, and leadership academies.
Join the Initiative
Apply to our leadership fellowship programmes and participate in specialized forums.
Apply for Fellowships
Collaborate with APPI through technical partnerships and institutional reform programmes.
Become a Partner
Support APPI's institutional growth and capacity development programmes.
Support APPI
Join the Movement for Political Transformation
Through non-partisan, inclusive, and country-specific strategies, APPI aims to contribute to long-term institutional reform and regional political stability.