CEREDDA operates five flagship programmes with multiple projects addressing democracy, development, culture, knowledge and human rights across Africa — generating evidence, fostering dialogue, and catalysing action at every level.
Raising public awareness and generating action on the implementation of the Africa Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance (ACDEG). This is CEREDDA's core programme — sitting at the intersection of electoral integrity, peace and security, and institutional reform across the African continent.
Explore Elections ProgrammeRaising public awareness and debate on African development issues. Through research, policy advocacy and public forums, CEREDDA brings together governments, civil society, academia and the private sector to advance sustainable, inclusive development across the continent.
Get InvolvedPromoting African identity and Pan-Africanism. This programme celebrates Africa's rich cultural heritage, intellectual traditions and diaspora connections — building a shared sense of continental identity that undergirds democratic governance and sustainable development across generations.
Explore the ProgrammeAs a Think Tank involved in knowledge production, the dissemination of research is central to CEREDDA's mission. This programme uses modern communication tools — print, audio-visual and digital — ensuring that African research voices reach African and global audiences.
View PublicationsEngaging the African Union's human rights architecture to advocate for the protection and promotion of human and peoples' rights. This programme bridges the gap between international norms and African realities — working with AU quasi-judicial bodies, humanitarian agencies and civil society.
Join the ProgrammeWhether you are a researcher, policy-maker, civil society organisation or development partner — there is a place for you in CEREDDA's work.