African Union 2025 African Think Tank Platform (ATTP)

The African Think Tank Platform (ATTP) aims to establish a sustainable platform to strengthen Africa’s capacity for effective policy research and evidence-based policymaking on cross-boundary priorities.

Funded by the World Bank and implemented by the African Union Commission, the platform seeks to support and connect African think tanks working on critical continental issues, including economic transformation, climate change, trade integration, food security, human capital development, and digitalization, with a strong emphasis on gender and regional collaboration.

They are inviting applications from consortia of African think tanks to apply for funding under the ATTP. Selected consortia will contribute to the platform’s core mission by producing high-quality research, engaging in policy dialogue, and strengthening institutional capacity to inform continental policymaking.

• Table of Content
• About African Union
• African Think Tank Platform (ATTP)
• Requirements for African Think Tank Platform (ATTP) Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for African Think Tank Platform (ATTP)
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About African Union

The African Union (AU) is a continental body consisting of the 55 member states that make up the countries of the African Continent. It was officially launched in 2002 as a successor to the Organisation of African Unity (OAU, 1963-1999). The main objectives of the OAU were to rid the continent of the remaining vestiges of colonisation and apartheid; to promote unity and solidarity amongst African States; to coordinate and intensify cooperation for development; to safeguard the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Member States and to promote international cooperation ... continue reading

African Think Tank Platform (ATTP)

Requirements for African Think Tank Platform (ATTP) Qualification

Eligible applicants must be registered African think tanks engaged in public policy research. Applications must be submitted as part of a consortium of think tanks. Each consortium must:

• Be led by a designated lead think tank.
• Include representation from at least two sub-regions across the continent.
• Demonstrate experience working in at least four of the six priority themes of the platform.
• Propose activities aligned with ATTP objectives on research, engagement, capacity building, and gender representation.

Interview date, Process and Venue for African Think Tank Platform (ATTP)

Applications will be reviewed in a two-stage process. First, proposals will be screened for eligibility. Second, eligible proposals will be evaluated by an Independent Expert Committee based on:

• The quality and relevance of the research and engagement proposal.
• Capacity of personnel and institutions.
• Potential for policy impact.
• Financial soundness and justification of the budget.
• Gender and geographic diversity.
• Final approval will be made by the Think Tank Platform Steering Committee (TTPSC).

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Application Deadline

How to Apply

Proposals must be submitted by September 24, 2025. Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered.Interested consortia should follow the instructions on the ‘How to Apply’ section below to submit their application.

For more details, visit African Union ATTP webpage