The Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) comprises eleven member countries facing significant governance, socio-economic, and developmental challenges. These countries require sound public policies for sustainable growth, but many governments and civil society organizations in the region struggle with gaps in policy analysis, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement. Strengthening both the technical (“hard”) and relational (“soft”) skills of policymakers and practitioners is critical for ensuring that policy development and implementation processes are effective and inclusive.

To address these challenges, the 3-day Public Policy Analysis Course (PPAC) organized by the Nkafu Policy Institute is designed as an annual event to foster deeper policy analysis skills while simultaneously building a network of governance think-tank practitioners and ecosystem stakeholders across ECCAS. The course aims to enhance technical competencies in policy analysis, communication, advocacy, and engagement, contributing to more responsive and evidence-based policymaking. The course will also promote collaboration and cross-learning across ECCAS countries, while one annual session will take place in Cameroon. Each session will target at least 25 participants, ensuring a diverse group of leaders and practitioners can contribute to and benefit from the program.