AIAE

The African Institute for Applied Economics (AIAE) was incorporated as a Company Limited by Guarantee in Nigeria in 2000. It is not-for-profit, non-partisan and independent organization devoted to economic research, capacity building and networking. Its vision is Nigeria as a democratic, prosperous and a major player in the global economy. Its mission is to provide intellectual leadership in helping Nigeria and Africa think through the emerging economic renaissance. Goals and Objectives include: Think-Tank/Research: To promote rapid and broad-based economic growth and development in Nigeria and Africa through better policies and strategies by promoting evidence-based decision making Direct influence on policy and development outcomes: To directly influence policy and strategy choices and their implementation through policy dialogues and direct participation in policy design, evaluation and implementation. Frontier knowledge in economics: To deepen economics knowledge by conducting frontier research and strategic economic thinking Capacity Building: To enhance capabilities and skills for cutting-edge economic research and policy analysis by nurturing a critical mass of highly rated internationally competitive economists in the country.