Accountable Partnerships for Africa (APA)​

The Pan-African Implementing Agency Building Trust, Accountability, and Impact

Accountable Partnerships for Africa (APA) is a Pan-African Implementing Agency dedicated to delivering projects and programs on time and within budget, ensuring meaningful impact. Our mission is to empower women and promote ethical business practices across the continent while decolonizing development approaches to foster trust and collaboration with African communities.

The Need for Change

APA addresses the challenges faced by international organizations and development agencies in engaging with Africa’s potential. By fostering trust, enhancing transparency, and driving sustainable economic growth—particularly for women—APA promotes ethical practices and collaborative efforts.

Accountable Partnerships for Africa (APA)

APA’s Systemic Investing Approach

Our approach emphasizes understanding underlying systems, identifying complex challenges, engaging diverse stakeholders, and defining collective outcomes to empower women-led enterprises.

Vision

We envision a transformative Africa driven by trust, collaboration, and accountability, ensuring women play a central role in sustainable agricultural development.

Mission

Our goal is to empower 5 million women by 2050 through ethical agricultural practices and sustainable business models.

Agribusiness Focus:

Comprehensive "Farm to Table" Model

01.

Empowerment of Women Entrepreneurs

Implement a “Farm to Table” model to strengthen women’s roles in agriculture and food production while addressing climate challenges.

02.

Training and Development

Provide training in sustainable farming practices, food processing, and marketing to equip women with essential skills for viable businesses that enhance local economies and food security.

Roles

Ecosystem Building Agency

Acts as both an implementing partner and responsible party.

Responsible Party

Accountable for delivering specific program components

Implementing Partner

Ensures all program elements are executed on time and within budget for long-term sustainability.

Three Pathways to Empowerment

Technical Assistance

  • Offers tailored support, including incubation and mentorship for women-led enterprises.
  • Provides seed funding to prepare businesses for institutional investment.
  • Promotes collaborative projects to scale successful agribusiness models.

Ecosystem Development

  • Facilitates strategic partnerships among stakeholders to enhance impact.
  • Engages with policymakers to advocate for entrepreneur-friendly policies.

Catalytic Investment

  • Provides blended finance solutions, combining grants, loans, and equity investments for women-led businesses.
  • Targets above-average investment returns while addressing funding challenges for women entrepreneurs.
  • Establishes a consortium of funders to support women in agribusiness.

Climate-Smart and Adaptability Solutions

Resilience Building

Integrates climate-smart practices such as drought-resistant crops and efficient water management.

Adaptability Training

Equips women entrepreneurs with strategies to respond to climate variability.

Integrated Approach to Agricultural Empowerment

APA’s approach aims to improve agricultural productivity and market access for women through focused initiatives. Our strategies empower women in agriculture, enhance market access, and promote sustainable practices, thereby fostering economic growth and community resilience.