The beneficiaries include senior and mid-level career officials, as well as other stakeholders. The majority of the training programmes offered by the Institute are focused on economic management and development planning.

Created in 2016, IDEP’s “Knowledge Management and ICT” division seeks to make knowledge resources available to African policy makers, researchers, students, and, in general, anyone interested in Africa’s development. It places special emphasis on resources generated by ECA and IDEP.

Since the turn of the century, Africa has undergone significant political, economic, social, and environmental transformation. After decades of instability, many African countries have experienced impressive economic growth, greater stability, improved governance, and a decline in poverty. However, this growth remains fragile and heavily reliant on external factors. Despite these gains, the continent continues to underperform and struggles to fully capitalize on its abundant natural and human resources.