Programs
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Turning insights from the field into reforms that work for real people.

Inclusive Governance & Accountability

We strengthen transparency and public participation in governance, ensuring citizens can influence how public resources are managed and decisions are made.

Through policy analysis, participatory budgeting, and accountability frameworks, we help governments design systems that work for everyone.

Our Focus:

  • Local government reforms
  • Fiscal transparency and budget tracking
  • Citizen oversight mechanisms
  • Public sector accountability

Human-Centered Policy Design

We apply behavioral science and participatory methods to co-create policies with the people most affected by them.

Our work ensures reforms are informed by lived experiences and are tested for real-world impact before being scaled.

Our Focus:

  • Policy prototyping labs
  • Service design for health and education sectors
  • Behavioral insights for development programs
  • Capacity building for reform offices

Gender, Youth & Social Inclusion

We champion gender equity, youth participation, and social inclusion in policy and governance.

By addressing systemic barriers, we help build institutions that represent and respond to all Nigerians — especially marginalized groups.

Our Focus:

  • Youth/rage initiatives for civic engagement
  • Gendered civic tech and innovation
  • Community dialogues and inclusion frameworks
  • Women's leadership and advocacy

Natural Resource & Fiscal Justice

We advocate for fair, transparent, and accountable management of Nigeria's natural and financial resources.

Through data-driven research and civic partnerships, we work to ensure that revenue from natural resources truly benefits communities.

Our Focus:

  • Tax justice and reform advocacy
  • Extractive sector transparency
  • Budget equity and public finance monitoring
  • Subnational fiscal governance

Research, Learning & Innovation

We conduct applied research and learning programs that generate actionable insights for reform.

Our knowledge products inform policy decisions and strengthen the capacity of partners and institutions.

Our Focus:

  • Policy research and publications
  • Development data systems
  • Impact evaluations
  • Innovation labs
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