Africa through research
A Research To Policy Institution
The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is a premier research-to-policy institution, generating evidence, strengthening research and related capacity in the African research and development ecosystem, and engaging policy to inform action on health and development.
Focus Areas
Research
Our teams orient their research agendas to global and continental development priorities, bringing independent evidence to the forefront of decisions to support improved regional growth.
Research and Related Capacity Strengthening
RRCS contributes to realizing the Center’s goals by developing capacities to strengthen the research ecosystem in Africa, developing and implementing a blueprint for Africa’s self-sufficiency in Research and Development.
Policy Engagement and Communications
The Center builds relationships with local, national, regional, and global stakeholders to provide evidence to shape policies and influence decision-making that promotes sustainable development in Africa.
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What We Do
Our projects are geared towards driving positive policy changes through research to shape African lives and communities. APHRC’s projects consider local context, explore strategic avenues, and envision global opportunities. Our interventions span the spectrum of issues, contributing to Africa’s development.
Research and Related Capacity Strengthening
Implements capacity-strengthening initiatives using a systems-thinking approach, exploring the interactions between social, technical, economic, environmental, and political forces to inform decision-making and shape strategy.

















