Africa’s economic transformation lies in the ability to learn, unlearn, and relearn from the persistent challenges and opportunities presented. This process must be both integrative and intentional, and must also be socially inclusive. This calls for continuously studying the root causes of Africa’s problems through research, policy dialogue and citizen enlightenment, especially the more vulnerable ones who have been distanced from the heart of governance – the poor, the majority of low-income women and unpaid caregivers, the youth and aged who are either shut out of objective discourses by virtue of the culture of ageism, the rural dwellers who are locationally disadvantaged, and even the mentally and physically challenged. Liberating Africans to unleash untapped economic and human resources requires Africans to be all hands-on (together) in addressing the challenges and tapping into opportunities.
GTEEP works to meet these needs through research (learning and applying knowledge), public outreach, and engagement with policymakers to reshape economic choices based on proven success factors, with due attention to the needs of different groups of citizens.