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our society
Background
Policy Action Initiative (PAI) is a youth-led organization advancing evidence-based solutions in governance, food systems, environmental action, digitalization, and peacebuilding. Our approach involves conducting research, policy analysis, and innovative capacity-building trainings geared at empowering young people to make meaningful contributions in community transformation and socio-economic processes.
At Policy Action Initiative, we equip youths with core data and policy skills, and collaborative networks that positions them well to transition to stable career opportunities. Given that studies overwhelmingly indicate that over 80% of Africa’s population is under the age of 35, we are committed to ensuring active involvement of this demographic in sustainable development processes that shape their future. Our overarching vision is to cultivate a network of well-informed, vibrant, and patriotic citizens actively engaged in processes that propel socioeconomic transformations.
The foundations of sound policymaking lie in a well-researched and evidence-based vision that is representative of the interests of the broader public as well as informed and empowered youths that can act as agent of change. We endeavor to contribute to shaping that vision by increasing the capacities of communities to utilize and promote equitable opportunities for all. In other words, our mission is to put the ACTION in our national, regional, and continental policies.
Our work is focused along five key thematic areas:
Governance
Agrifood systems
Environmental action
Digitalization
Peacebuilding
The team at Policy Action Initiative is diverse, young, and skilled. The synergy between its members, some of whom share years of experience working together, has helped expand and build a wide array of skill sets and knowledge on the topics we cover.
Sensitizing youths on climate policies and carbon markets






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