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In a bid to create a sustainable ecosystem fostering the Agenda 2063 of “Africa We Want,” the African Union Commission (AUC), in collaboration with the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) and AUDA-NEPAD, is calling for strong consortia proposals under its initiative, the Africa Think Tank Platform (ATTP). The transformative initiative, generously funded with $50 million from the World Bank, is expected to elevate African think tanks to become the architects of “cross-border development policy,” according to a press release signed by Fatou Diouf, Head of Communications and Influencing, ACBF. The think tanks are expected to apply as 3–5-member consortia with strong proposals to pursue policy-relevant research across the six thematic areas of the African Union. Successful applicants will receive a $10 million multi-year grant for two and a half years to support programs aligned with the aspirations of...