Engage+ | Global development think tank

Engaging knowledge
Empowering people
Transforming systems

WHO WE ARE

ENGAGE+ is a global Think Tank and an Expert Network leveraging multidisciplinary expertise to deliver evidence-based insights, knowledge, and program oversight, supporting organizations, governments, multilateral institutions, and philanthropic actors in implementing high-impact, sustainable, and inclusive development initiatives. We analyze complex challenges, mobilize partnerships, and co-create scalable solutions in Africa and beyond.

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ENGAGE+ leads, promotes, and supports transformative initiatives in:

Sustainable Development & Energy Transitions
Lifelong Learning, Language & Human Capital Development
Research, Analytics & Evidence Generation
Data Literacy, Policy & Public Engagement

We connect research, education, and partnerships to help individuals and institutions understand complexity, make informed decisions, and implement solutions that endure.

“The great aim of education is not knowledge but action.”

— Herbert Spencer

“Since most of the world’s data is unstructured, an ability to analyze and act on it presents a big opportunity.”

— Michael Shulman, head of machine learning, Kensho

ENGAGE+: Empowering Communities Through Collaboration

In a world where individualism often takes center stage, the power of collaboration can sometimes be overlooked. Yet, when communities come together, they can achieve remarkable things. ENGAGE+ is a platform designed to foster collaboration among diverse groups, empowering them to tackle challenges and create positive change. This blog post will explore how ENGAGE+ is transforming communities through collaboration, highlighting its key features, success stories, and the impac

Challenging the Status Quo in Non-Profit Advocacy

In a world where social issues demand urgent attention, non-profit organizations play a crucial role in advocating for change. However, many of these organizations often find themselves constrained by traditional methods and outdated practices. To truly make an impact, it is essential to challenge the status quo in non-profit advocacy. This blog post will explore innovative strategies, real-world examples, and actionable insights that can help non-profits break free from conv

Building Partnerships for Lasting Social Change

Creating meaningful social change is a collective effort that requires collaboration, commitment, and a shared vision. Partnerships play a crucial role in this process, enabling organizations, communities, and individuals to pool resources, share knowledge, and amplify their impact. In this blog post, we will explore the importance of building partnerships for social change, the steps to create effective collaborations, and real-world examples that illustrate the power of wor

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ENGAGE+ measures success by the extent to which knowledge is applied, capacities are strengthened, partnerships are deepened, and solutions are sustained. Our impact framework ensures that learning, data, and collaboration lead to measurable and lasting change.

ENGAGE+ is A Multidisciplinary Think Tank & Expert Network

Driving sustainable and equitable change through expertise, learning, data, and systems thinking

Operating Philosophy

Expertise over hierarchy
Service and community impact over titles
Evidence, learning, and sense-making over assumptions
Change management as a core organizational competency

CORE AREA 1: Sustainable Development & Energy Transitions

Systems change for inclusive, climate-resilient development

CORE AREA 2: Lifelong Learning, Language & Human Capital Development

Education and language as engines of access, agency, and change

CORE AREA 3: Research, Analytics & Evidence Generation

Producing credible, relevant, and actionable knowledge

CORE AREA 4: Data Literacy, Policy & Public Engagement

Making evidence understandable, usable, and influential

​Engaging knowledge Empowering people Transforming systems