Associates for Change
Associates for Change(AfC) is a research and consulting firm specializing in social policy analysis and international development. AfC works with a range of clients from around the African and Asian region on issues of education, poverty reduction, public reforms, gender and HIV/AIDS.
Areas of expertise:
- Providing research, consulting and advisory services to government and donor agencies using a multi-disciplinary approach;
- Undertaking operational research for programme design;
- Providing policy analysis, social/gender and pro poor policy development;
- Conducting evaluations, strategic planning and participatory training workshops;
- Conducting social assessments/beneficiary assessment and baseline surveys;
- Conducting social and economic analysis for sector wide programming;
- Providing services for organizational and human resource development.
2nd High-Level Conference on Education in Emergencies (EiE) – West Africa (ACCELERATE+)
Join researchers, policymakers, education practitioners, innovators and development partners as they come together to explore evidence-based solutions for scaling education innovations in crisis-affected communities across West Africa.
📅 29–30 September 2026
📍 Venue: La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, Accra, Ghana
📢 Call for Abstracts – Deadline: 28 August 2026
EDUCATION IN EMERGENCIES (ACCELERATE ED+)
GPEKIX/IDRC (2024 - 2026)
The project builds on proven models such as Accelerated Education Programs (AEPs), Socio-Emotional Learning (SEL), and Gender-Focused Programming (GFP) to deliver transformative impact.
High level Conference on Tackling the Out of School Challenge in West Africa: Research Evidence to Drive Action and Investment
On 11th and 12th June 2024, Associates for Change (AfC), Centre for the Study of the Economies of Africa (CSEA) and Dalan Development Consultants in collaboration with Complementary Education Agency organized a two-day High level Conference on Tackling the Out of School Challenge in West Africa.