The Africa Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) is an African not-for-profit organization registered in Ghana. It is dedicated to building the capacity of African Parliaments, elected representatives’ bodies at all levels of governance, and Civil Society Organizations. ACEPA supports African Countries in ensuring effective performance throughout the governance chain from local to national representative institutions.
ACEPA has excellent working relationships with more than 20 African countries/Parliaments. Its dedicated staff have over 40 years of combined work experience with Parliaments and Legislative African institutions.
ACEPA is the first of its kind, an African institution committed to supporting national and sub-national Legislatures across the continent to become more effective. The Centre was created to respond to the urgent needs and demands of African Legislatures. ACEPA serves as a Centre of Excellent for improving parliamentary practice on the African continent.
Our Mission
We work to strengthen African parliaments to be more effective and impactful representative bodies.
Our Vision
We envision an Africa where parliaments enable peace, progress, and prosperity for all.
Our Values
The values that underpin ACEPA’s work are its “PIIP Values.”
- Professionalism
- Integrity
- Inclusivity
- Partnerships
What We Do
ACEPA is committed to supporting national and sub-national Legislatures and representative assemblies across the continent to become more effective.
It serves as a Centre of Excellence for improving practices, policies, and procedures for more Democracy & Governance on the African continent, and beyond. Working with Parliamentarians, Parliamentary Staff, Civil Society Organizations, and all stakeholders including citizens interested in promoting good governance.
ACEPA’s work encompasses
1) Research
2) Capacity Building
3) Technical support/ Assistance
4) Citizen Engagement
