Helping Africa thrive

ARI advances resilience as an organising principle for African development through ideas, policy and stronger institutions and capabilities.

Latest Ideas

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Australia, Coal and COP31: What National Interest Tells Us About Global Climate Governance
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The Rich World is Turning Climate Equity Upside Down
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Adding local value to African Countries' critical raw materials trade
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Why Resilience? Rethinking Development in an Age of Uncertainty
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Australia, Coal and COP31: What National Interest Tells Us About Global Climate Governance

Why resilience

Africa is navigating a complex convergence of climatic, economic, technological, social, and geopolitical transitions. Accordingly, the central development challenge extends beyond responding to individual shocks; it requires strengthening the capacity to anticipate change, shape transitions, and sustain development progress amid uncertainty.

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How we work

We Generate Insight

We produce independent, Africa‑rooted research and foresight that help societies understand emerging global transitions and the risks and opportunities they create.

We Build Tools and Capacity

We translate insight into practical tools, policy guidance, and decision‑support systems that strengthen institutions, leaders, and communities across the continent.

We Enable Transformation

We support partners to apply these tools to shape strategies, policies, and investments that secure resilient, shared prosperity for African societies.

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