• Advocacy for Sustainable
    Change

    Advocacy

    Empowering voices for change by shaping policies for progress, building an inclusive ecosystem, and championing sustainable entrepreneurship to drive long-term development.

  • Growth through Collaboration & Innovation

    Growth

    Driving economic empowerment by fostering entrepreneurial ventures, scaling sustainable solutions, and nurturing diverse markets that create opportunities for all sectors of society.

  • Unity for Collective Prosperity

    Unity

    Connecting diverse communities through continental integration, embracing common objectives, fostering mutual collaboration, and uniting efforts to build a prosperous and resilient Africa for all.

  • Leadership for Inclusive Progress

    Leadership

    Empowering visionary leaders to inspire innovation, build strategic alliances, and collectively guide Africa towards sustainable development while creating impactful change across the continent.

  • Governance for Transparent Transformation

    Governance

    Strengthening transparent systems by enabling effective collaborations, advancing inclusive policies, and ensuring accountability and progress through governance that unites all stakeholders.

WHO WE ARE

In Africa’s dynamic socio-economic landscape, sustainable entrepreneurship and continental integration have emerged as vital forces for driving inclusive growth, fostering innovation, and advancing shared prosperity. The African Renaissance Integration and Sustainable Entrepreneurship (ARISE) initiative marks a milestone in unlocking Africa’s potential for a prosperous, unified future.

African Renaissance Integration and Sustainable Entrepreneurship (ARISE)

Recognizing the pivotal role of entrepreneurship in economic development and social progress, ARISE was conceived amid Africa’s rich cultural diversity, abundant natural resources, and untapped human capital. Yet, systemic challenges limited access to finance, inadequate infrastructure, regulatory bottlenecks, and fragmented markets have hindered progress. In February 2020, visionary leaders and entrepreneurs met in Ghana to establish ARISE as a collaborative platform for transformative impact. Guided by principles of collaboration, inclusivity, and excellence, ARISE champions sustainable entrepreneurship and continental integration as twin engines of progress. Read more >>

Our Focus Areas

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African Regional Economic Integration

ARISE promotes regional economic integration, trade facilitation, and infrastructure development across Africa.

02

African Sustainable Entrepreneurship

ARISE promotes regional economic integration, trade facilitation, and infrastructure development across Africa.

03

African Governance & Leadership Dialog

ARISE promotes regional economic integration, trade facilitation, and infrastructure development across Africa.

04

African Policy Development and Advocacy

ARISE promotes regional economic integration, trade facilitation, and infrastructure development across Africa.

What We Do

Policy Development

ARISE engages in the development of policies that foster an environment conducive to sustainable entrepreneurship and regional integration. Through research, analysis, and collaboration with stakeholders

Policy Advocacy

ARISE advocates for the adoption and implementation of policies that support entrepreneurship and integration at local, national, and continental levels. By engaging with policymakers, legislators, and other stakeholders

Research

ARISE research on various aspects of entrepreneurship, integration, and sustainable development in Africa. Through empirical studies, data analysis, and literature reviews, ARISE generates insights and recommendations 

Training

ARISE designs and delivers training programs tailored to the needs of entrepreneurs, business leaders, policymakers, and other stakeholders. These programs cover a wide range of topics, including business management, financial literacy, market analysis

Capacity Building

ARISE facilitates capacity-building initiatives aimed at strengthening the institutional and organizational capacities of entrepreneurs, industry associations, government agencies, and civil society organizations. Through workshops, seminars, mentorship programs

Consultancy

ARISE provides consultancy services to entrepreneurs, enterprises, and institutions seeking expert advice and guidance on various aspects of business development, strategy formulation, business plans, policy development, human capital and talent management

Business Advisory Services

ARISE offers business advisory services to help entrepreneurs and enterprises navigate the complexities of the business landscape and achieve their strategic objectives. From market research and feasibility studies

How We're Impacting Africa

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Agribusiness & Food Security

Economic & Social Governance

Economic & Social Governance

Climate Change & Sustainable Energy

Policy Development & Advocacy for Growth

Policy Development & Advocacy for Growth

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The African Renaissance Integration and Sustainable Entrepreneurship (ARISE) initiative marks a milestone in unlocking Africa’s potential for a prosperous, unified future.

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