About REAP

Get To Know Us

REAP is a dedicated initiative working to equip African policymakers and evidence units with the tools, knowledge, and resources needed to make informed and effective decisions. By bridging the gap between evidence and policy, REAP aims to support sustainable development, improve governance, and enhance the lives of African citizens.

Our Mission

The Pan-African Collective for Evidence NPC (PACE) in partnership with eBASE Africa is dedicated to supporting the use of evidence to reduce poverty and inequality in Africa. The Responsive Evidence System for African Policy needs (REAP) project presents a key component of this mission by facilitating a more linked-up system of providers of responsive evidence services and by sharing and co-developing capacities between them to enhance our collective ability for evidence-to-policy impact.

Our Vision

REAP’s long-term goal is establishing a tested and scaled model for effective responsive evidence services, a scalable EIPM capacity-support model that has the potential to serve Anglophone and Francophone evidence units across fragile and stable states, and a facilitating environment for responsive evidence units to enable an enhanced use of evidence in policymaking in their contexts.

Ten-Year Vision

REAP’s ten-year goal is to engage, coordinate, and enable the dedicated work of individuals and organizations across Africa to provide locally tailored and increasingly institutionalized responsive evidence services within their own contexts, greatly amplifying existing initiatives.

Our Approach

REAP's approach to enhancing evidence-informed policymaking in Africa is centered on three key pillars:

Capacity Building

Empowering Policymakers and Evidence Units: REAP provides targeted training and mentorship to equip policymakers and evidence units with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively use and interpret evidence.

Technology Innovation

REAP Platform: REAP's online platform offers easy access to evidence, resources, and tools.
Tailored Resources: The platform offers a curated collection of evidence-based resources, including research papers, policy briefs, and case studies.
Knowledge Sharing: The platform facilitates peer-to-peer learning and knowledge exchange among policymakers and evidence units across Africa.

Collaborative Partnerships

Leveraging Partner Expertise: REAP leverages the expertise of its partners to provide tailored solutions and support to policymakers in specific regions.
Building Partnerships and Networks: REAP works closely with local and international partners to foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and the creation of a strong network of evidence-informed policymakers and researchers.
Knowledge Exchange: REAP facilitates the exchange of knowledge and best practices among partners to promote learning and innovation.