The African Institute for Economic Development and Planning (IDEP) is a pan-African institution created in 1962 by the United Nations General Assembly to support African countries in building human resource capacities for socio-economic development and independence1.
IDEP is headquartered in Dakar, Senegal
All 54 African countries are members of IDEP
IDEP’s main mission is to build, upgrade, and update the technical skills of mid-career and senior government officials in economic management and development planning1.
IDEP’s activities include capacity development and training programmes, policy research, dialogue initiatives, and on-demand advisory services to governments and public institutions.
Mid-career and senior government officials from African countries are the primary participants in IDEP’s training programmes.
IDEP offers short-term, medium-term, and long-term training programmes in economic management, development planning, and related fields
Yes, IDEP undertakes policy research and serves as a forum for exploring alternative approaches to African development
IDEP is a subsidiary body of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)
Yes, IDEP provides on-demand advisory services to African governments and public institutions
Application procedures are usually announced on the IDEP website and through official communications with member states.
IDEP operates mainly in English and French, the two official languages of the institution.
IDEP is governed as a subsidiary body of the ECA, with oversight from its member states.
Contact information is available on the IDEP website, including email addresses and physical address in Dakar, Senegal.
Yes, IDEP collaborates with various African and international organizations in its training, research, and advisory activities.
Participation is primarily for government officials, but some events or research initiatives may include other stakeholders.
IDEP supports African development by strengthening the capacity of public officials and institutions, conducting research, and fostering policy dialogue.
Updates are regularly posted on the IDEP website and through official newsletters and social media channels.
IDEP focuses on economic management, development planning, policy research, capacity building, and advisory support for African governments