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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.

AKWAABA – Welcome to ARISE

From the historic heart of Ghana, the cradle of Pan-Africanism, we welcome you to the African Renaissance Integration and Sustainable Entrepreneurship (ARISE), Africa’s preferred Pan-African Think-Do-Tank.

African Renaissance Integration and Sustainable Entrepreneurship (ARISE)

ARISE is not just an institution; it is a movement. A nexus where policymakers, entrepreneurs, scholars, activists, and development partners converge to shape Africa’s future through African agency, intellect, and innovation.
We do not merely research challenges; we engineer solutions, mobilize partnerships, and drive impact across borders.

Our Ghana headquarters serves as a continental command citadel, linking governments, private sector champions, youth trailblazers, women leaders, diaspora forces, and global allies.
Whether you are here to collaborate, learn, invest, co-create, or influence change, you are most welcome. Explore our policy labs, leadership fellowships, innovation accelerators, enterprise hubs, and advocacy platforms, all designed to empower Africa’s next generation of leaders and institutions.
At ARISE, every encounter is the beginning of a journey toward a prosperous, united, and resilient Africa.
Once again, Akwaaba. Welcome to ARISE. 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.

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African Sustainable Entrepreneurship

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

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African Governance & Leadership Dialog

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

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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

Advocacy for Sustainable
Change

Advocacy

Growth through Collaboration & Innovation

Growth

Unity for Collective Prosperity

Unity

Leadership for Inclusive Progress

Leadership

Governance for Transparent Transformation

Governance

African Renaissance Integration and Sustainable Entrepreneurship (ARISE)

Our Focus Areas