Brand Story
Africa Economic Partners (AEP) is more than a development organization it is a trusted partner for entrepreneurs, communities, and policymakers working to unlock Africa’s full economic potential.
We are driven by the belief that enterprise is the most powerful tool for lifting people out of poverty. By empowering women and youth to create and grow successful ventures, AEP helps families secure decent incomes, strengthens local economies, and drives systemic change.
AEP also empowers women and youth to thrive as business leaders, strengthens value chains, and drives trade and investment across the continent.
Through a combination of research, technical assistance, and market systems thinking, we connect people to markets, strengthen value chains, and promote trade and investment opportunities. Our policy and think tank work ensures that evidence-based solutions inform national and regional strategies, creating an enabling environment where entrepreneurs and communities can thrive.
At AEP, we stand for collaboration, innovation, empowerment and impact. We are committed to building an Africa where opportunity is inclusive, growth is sustainable, and no one is left behind.
We believe Africa’s future will be built by entrepreneurs who create value, generate decent work, and expand opportunities. AEP exists to ensure those entrepreneurs have the systems, knowledge, and policies needed to succeed.
Company mission and vision
Our Vision for Africa’s
Future
To build an Africa where opportunity is inclusive, growth is sustainable, and entrepreneurship drives transformation.
Our Mission in
Action
To empower women and youth entrepreneurs, strengthen value chains, and influence inclusive policy reforms that promote trade, investment, and prosperity across Africa.
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Entrepreneurship Empowerment
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Value Chains
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Trade Facilitation
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Policy Reform
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Youth Innovation
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Women Leadership
At the heart of AEP’s work are four guiding values
that define who we are and how we operate:
Collaboration
We believe in partnerships with entrepreneurs, communities, governments, and investors to achieve shared goals and long-term impact.
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Innovation
We embrace new ideas, technologies, and approaches that drive enterprise growth and market transformation.
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Empowerment
We create opportunities for women and youth to lead, succeed, and influence Africa’s economic future.
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Impact
Every project we undertake is designed to deliver measurable, sustainable results that improve lives and strengthen economies.
004.Our model integrates three complementary strategies
Research & Evidence
Generating insights, policy briefs, and data-driven solutions that guide governments and private sector actors toward inclusive growth.
Technical Assistance
Providing advisory and capacity-building support to enterprises, value chain actors, and institutions.
Market Systems Thinking
Addressing root causes within markets improving how people, businesses, and policies interact to create sustainable economic change.
Key Achievements
Strategic Trade Partnerships
Communities Impacted
Introducing our dedicated
expert consultants
Thomas Wilson
SR. Consultant
Paula Constance
Business Coach
Salena Henton
SR. Marketer
Rashmika Ghos
SR. Marketer