A More Democratic, More Accountable Africa Is Possible.
Africa Democracy and Governance (ADG) advances active citizenship, ethical leadership, evidence-led governance and stronger democratic institutions across Africa.
Africa belongs to its people.
Accountable leaders. Active citizens. Stronger institutions. A more united Africa.
An African-led platform for democracy, governance and citizen participation.
ADG is a regional nonprofit organisation working to strengthen democratic participation, ethical and capable leadership, accountable institutions and people-centred governance. Rooted in Inclusivity, Afrocentricity and Ubuntu, we connect research with practical civic action.
Our Flagship Work
Research it. Explain it. Ask the citizen. Equip the citizen. Measure what changes.
Leadership Ready Africa
Preparing elected and appointed leaders to govern.
Democracy Without Borders
Diaspora influence for stronger democracies back home.
Democracy in Action
Civic education and participation between elections.
One Africa
Democratic, citizen-centred African integration.
The Governance People Deserve
Measuring whether governance works in everyday life.
You left home. Did you leave its democracy behind?
A dedicated home for Africans abroad to connect, organise, learn about participation rights, support credible democratic institutions and build cross-national solidarity.
Explore the Diaspora Hub →Africa Democracy Observatory
Explore country profiles, elections, governance indicators, democratic institutions and citizen participation across Africa.
Explore 54 countries →Democracy is the missing peace.
And perhaps the missing piece. Democracy should be measured not only by elections, but by whether institutions listen, leaders account and citizens can participate meaningfully.
Our evidence standardBe part of Africa Democracy.
ADG is a membership-based organisation. Members help generate ideas, strengthen civic participation and contribute to policies, strategies and actions.