Africa Innovation & Research Centre
Afro-centric research, policy advocacy and community-led programmes — innovating today for a sustainable tomorrow.
Counted across our programmes in Kenya and the region.
To advance sustainable development by leveraging the power of research, local knowledge and strategic partnerships.
Innovating Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow.
Igniting Africa's next big leap.
AIRCE is a nonprofit dedicated to innovation, research, and technology-driven solutions to social and economic challenges across Africa.
Credible research that shapes governance and policy reform.
Participatory programmes designed with the people they serve.
Governments, funders and communities working as one system.
Each programme carries a share of the portfolio, and all three carry the same mission.
Share of programme portfolio, FY 2024–25
A dedicated policy research unit producing evidence-based technical support on governance, human rights, and climate security. We bridge the gap between rigorous research and actionable, lasting policy change.
Designs, upscales, and implements social welfare and development interventions that create sustainable economic opportunities and lasting social equity for vulnerable communities across Africa.
An agile incubator built to respond to complex and emerging continental policy challenges. We pilot innovative solutions that can be rapidly tested, refined, and scaled across the organisation.
A five-step methodology that turns community insight into lasting systemic change.
We use participatory assessments so we can be informed by local knowledge and experience.
We connect community members with governments, businesses, and others to form partnerships and open access to resources.
We are a catalyst for sustainable self-development and empowered communities who lead their own futures.
We work with and strengthen governance systems, policies and structures at all levels, making them more transparent and accountable.
Adaptive capacity is essential to resilience. We build local capacity to adapt to changing conditions through programmes and engagement.
Want to see it in practice?
Our ImpactPolicy briefs and analysis translating research into practical options.
Conferences, round tables and community events across Kenya and Africa.
Africa’s Next Narrative: Communicating Impact for African Financing & Partnerships
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