| Financier | Commitments |
|---|---|
| IDA Grant | 50.00 |
Africa Think Tank Platform Project
Abstract*
The economic shocks associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and the Ukraine war have further highlighted the need for strong African institutions to support effective economic decision-making on a host of regional issues. Despite the enormous pay-offs, many institutions in the region that support policymaking lack the incentives and capacity to conduct rigorous research and engage with policymakers on regional economic policy concerns. Addressing these... Show More
Development Objective
To establish a sustainable platform to strengthen the capacity for effective policy research and policy making on cross-boundary priorities in Africa.
Key Details
Project Details
P179804
Active
Samer Al-Samarrai , Raymond Muhula
African Union
Eastern and Southern Africa
December 23, 2022
(as of board presentation)
November 2, 2023
May 29, 2024
US$ 50.00 million
African Union Commission
2024
US$ 50.00 million
N/A
January 12, 2024
August 30, 2028
Yes
BANK APPROVED
Finances
Financing Plan (US$ Millions)
Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)
| Product Line | IBRD/IDA |
|---|---|
| IBRD Commitment | N/A |
| IDA Commitment | 50.00 |
| IBRD + IDA Commitment | 50.00 |
| Lending Instrument | |
|---|---|
| Grant Amount | N/A |
| Total Project Cost** | 50.00 |
Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of March 31, 2025
No data available.
| Period | Financier | Transaction Type | Amount (US$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2023 | IDA-E2460 | Loan Commitment | 50,000,000.00 |
Ratings
IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS
| Name | Review | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Progress towards achievement of PDO | Satisfactory | 2024-09-06 |
| Project Management | Satisfactory | 2024-09-06 |
| Financial Management | Satisfactory | 2024-09-06 |
| Monitoring and Evaluation | Satisfactory | 2024-09-06 |
| Overall Implementation Progress (IP) | Satisfactory | 2024-09-06 |
| Procurement | Moderately Satisfactory | 2024-09-06 |
COMPLETION RATINGS
No data available.
INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS
No data available.
Results Framework
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS
| INDICATOR | BASELINE | CURRENT | TARGET |
|---|
Platform on continental priority policy issues established and operational Value The AUC has established the think tank platform st AUC has not established TTPSC TTPSC has prepared and approved an exit strategy o Date October 31, 2023 January 11, 2024 October 31, 2027 Comment Policy-relevant research products on cross border priority issues generated by think tanks Value 0.00 0.00 40.00 Date October 31, 2023 January 11, 2024 October 31, 2027 Comment Think tank policy engagement activities undertaken Value 0.00 0.00 80.00 Date October 31, 2023 January 11, 2024 October 31, 2027 Comment of which include citizen engagement Value 0.00 0.00 20.00 Date October 31, 2023 January 11, 2024 October 31, 2027 Comment Research projects led by female researchers Value 0.00 0.00 20.00 Date October 31, 2023 January 11, 2024 October 31, 2027 Comment
INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS
| INDICATOR | BASELINE | CURRENT | TARGET |
|---|
Platform steering committee meetings convened Value 0.00 0.00 4.00 Date October 31, 2023 January 11, 2024 October 31, 2027 Comment Africa online knowledge sharing repository established and updated Value No No Yes Date October 31, 2023 January 11, 2024 October 31, 2027 Comment Studies to establish and operate endowment fund completed Value No No Yes Date October 31, 2023 January 11, 2024 October 31, 2027 Comment African and global online think tank database established and updated Value No No Yes Date October 31, 2023 January 11, 2024 October 31, 2027 Comment Platform fund mobilization targets met Value No No Yes Date October 30, 2023 January 11, 2024 October 31, 2027 Comment Policy engagement and dissemination events between think tanks, national policy makers and other key stakeholders Value 0.00 0.00 30.00 Date October 31, 2023 January 11, 2024 October 31, 2027 Comment Think tanks with research staff sitting on government task forces, advisory panels, and working groups Value 0.00 0.00 8.00 Date October 30, 2023 January 11, 2024 October 31, 2027 Comment Peer reviewed policy research outputs on continental priority issues Value 0.00 0.00 24.00 Date October 31, 2023 January 11, 2024 October 31, 2027 Comment Government officials seconded to think tanks receiving fellowships Value 0.00 0.00 16.00 Date October 31, 2023 January 11, 2024 October 31, 2027 Comment Percentage of female professional staff in think tanks receiving mentoring or peer learning support Value 0.00 0.00 100.00 Date October 31, 2023 January 11, 2024 October 31, 2027 Comment Annual institutional capacity plans implemented in full Value 0.00 0.00 8.00 Date October 31, 2023 January 11, 2024 October 31, 2027 Comment Completed training by stakeholders on evidence based policy making training Value 0.00 0.00 80.00 Date October 31, 2023 January 11, 2024 October 31, 2027 Comment Perception of national and regional level policy makers, and other key policy stakeholders of think tanks’ abilities to inform and influence domestic policy Value 0.00 0.00 80.00 Date October 31, 2023 January 11, 2024 October 31, 2027 Comment