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Who We Are
The Center for Gender Economics in Africa (CGE Africa) is a Nigerian women-led research, policy, and development organization established in 2011 to advance gender equality and inclusive economic transformation across Africa. We generate evidence, influence public policy, strengthen institutions, and convene strategic partnerships that expand women’s financial and economic inclusion.
Our work bridges applied research, policy dialogue, multi-stakeholder convening, institutional capacity strengthening, and monitoring, evaluation, and learning across government, development finance institutions, the private sector, civil society, academia, and communities to address structural barriers limiting women’s economic participation.
CGE Africa works across thematic areas including:
- Women’s Financial and Economic Inclusion
- Gender-Responsive Public Policy and Budgeting
- Sustainable Finance and Gender Lens Investing
- Climate Change and Green Economy
- Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture
- Blue Economy
- Natural Resource Governance
- Social Inclusion and Social Protection
Our Vision
Our Mission
Core Values
Passionate: We are committed to making a positive difference in the economic circumstances of women and girls, thereby impacting our society as a whole.
Collaboration: By bringing together everyone who shares our vision, we achieve more together.
Respect: Respecting the stories of women and girls, especially those who face difficult, exclusionary, discriminatory, and violent situations. Our commitment is to make a difference.
Transparency & Accountability: We are committed to and will be guided by the principle of transparency and accountability to all our stakeholders including participating beneficiaries, funding partners, and relevant stakeholders.
Our Strategic Objectives
CGE Africa seeks to:
Advance gender-responsive economic policies and public institutions.
Increase women’s access to finance, markets, productive resources, and decent work.
Promote women’s leadership and participation in economic decision-making.
Generate evidence that informs policy reforms and investment decisions.
Strengthen institutional capacity for Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI).
Build strategic partnerships that accelerate inclusive economic transformation.
Our Values
Integrity
We uphold transparency, accountability, and ethical leadership
Collaboration
We believe sustainable change is achieved through partnerships
Excellence
We deliver high-quality research, evidence, and technical assistance.
Equity
We promote fairness, inclusion, and equal opportunity
Innovation
We develop practical and evidence-driven solutions
Impact
We are committed to measurable and sustainable change