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ABOUT CIP

The Centre for International Policy - Africa is an independent, non-partisan, not-for-profit organization which aims at broadening the knowledge and practise of international policy and affairs on the continent.

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The Centre aims to act as a resource for African governments and regional policy-makers to make informed and better foreign and public policy decisions for the betterment of Africa and the welfare of their people. Secondarily, the Centre also aims to promote the participation of academia, business executives, civil society, religious leaders, media and other key stakeholders in the process of decision making.

The Centre will be a succinct regional think-tank that will analyse pressing regional and global challenges and contributes to actionable steps that leaders and citizens can adapt to address them. The Centre will consist and be staffed by current and former national and international public policy practitioners, academia and experts who provide in-depth knowledge and skills in specialized areas such as diplomacy, regional integration, security, economics, media and the Sustainable Development Goals.

In terms of methodology, CIP – Africa aims to stir up debate of international issues through research and publications, dialogues; media shows; build capacity and contribute actionably to the international development and global governance agenda through strategic projects, partnerships and trainings on the organizations focus areas.

VISION

To see Africa as a united, resilient, informed and influential global player and partner in international policy, affairs, and global governance.

MISSION

To promote Africa’s critical role in international affairs and global governance.
 

Objectives


To act as a platform for dialogue of policy and actions in international affairs and global governance.

To be a source of refined knowledge for foreign and public policy decision-making.

To provide diplomatic leadership training and a pool of skilled human capital for the diplomatic community.

To inculcate Africa’s understanding of international policies and their capacity to implement.

To act as an early warning system and prepare the continent to adequately address emerging global threats.

To continue enhancing unity of African states in global issues.

focus areas


peace, security &
defence


  • • Peace-Keeping and Peace-Building
  • • Conflict Resolution and Crisis Management
  • • Anti-terrorism and Violent extremism
  • • Non-proliferation and arms control
  • • Drugs and Border Security
  • • Human Security
  • • Digitalization and Cybercrime
  • • Migration and Refugees

Democracy & Global Governance


  • • Implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • • International Law and Human Rights
  • • Legislative and Judicial Processes
  • • Elections
  • • Global Institutions

foreign policy & decision-making


  • • Multi-stakeholder engagement and cooperation
  • • Strategic partnerships
  • • Transparency and Accountability

Functions


RESEARCH

The Centre is dedicated to bringing the insights of research studies to tackle the foreign policy and regional challenges facing Africa. It seeks to educate government officials, regional policy-makers and offer ideas to advance Africa’s common interests based on an independent, non-partisan and geopolitical perspective.

Apart from offering ideas to governments and regional institutions, the Centre also aims to enrich business executives, civil society, media, religious leaders, citizens and other key stakeholders with a comprehensive understanding of Africa in international.



Products & Services


PRODUCTS


In attaining the organizations Vision and Mission, CIP–Africa is committed to producing the following outcomes:

Services


CIP - Africa is committed to offering the following services on behalf of its clients and strategic partners:

  • • Policy Dialogues
  • • International Development Projects
  • • Trainings
  • • Research and Publications
  • • Policy Briefs and Reports
  • • Situation Analysis and Position Statements
  • • Televised Policy broadcasts
  • • Africa Policy Newsletter/Magazine
  • • Research
  • • Policy Review and Advice
  • • Diplomatic Training
  • • Human Resource Recruitment
  • • Political Strategy
  • • Public Diplomacy Strategy
  • • Mediation and Emissary services
  • • Protocol, Policy Dialogues and Events
  • • Election Observer Missions

Management Team


OMAR MJENGA

PRESIDENT & CEO

AMANI NKURLU

SENIOR ADVISOR - STRATEGY & PARTNERSHIPS

RAYMOND MARO

HEAD OF PROGRAMMES

Meet The Board


PROFESSOR RWEKAZA
MUKANDALA

CHAIRMAN

Former Vice-Chancellor, University of
Dar es Salaam.

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Ambassador Liberata
Mulamula

VICE CHAIR

Former Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
and East African Cooperation.

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AMBASSADOR MOHAMMED
MAUNDI

MEMBER

Former Director for the Centre for Foreign
Relations

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PROFESSOR DAUDI
MUKANGARA

MEMBER

Department of Political Science and International Relations,
University of Dar es salaam.

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PROFESSOR BERNADETA
KILLIAN

MEMBER

Vice-Chancellor for Research,
University of Dar es Salaam.

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DR. LUCY SHULE

MEMBER

Director of Studies at the National Defence
College-NDC Tanzania.

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AMBASSADOR ADADI RAJAB

MEMBER

Member of Parliament and
former Ambassador of Zimbambwe

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MR. OMAR MJENGA

EX-OFFICIO SECRETARY

President and CEO for the Centre for
International Policy – Africa.

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Partnerships & collaboration


contact info


Address
Mwalimu Nyerere Square,
Morogoro Road/Sokoine Drive,
P. O. Box 4945 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Email
info@cipafrica.com   
Phone 
+255 689 111 111
+255 712 223 839  

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