AADLC collaborates with organizations across Africa and beyond to expand learning opportunities, support institutional strengthening, and promote innovation in development training. Partnerships enable the Association to connect its network with expertise, resources, and opportunities that enhance the impact of development learning centres.
How to Partner with AADLC
Organizations interested in collaborating with AADLC can initiate engagement through:
- Submission of a partnership proposal
- Introductory meetings with the Secretariat
- Participation in a joint planning session
- Signing a collaboration agreement where applicable
Learn more about Partnerships
Types of Partners we work with
🔹 Development Agencies & Donors
Organizations that support capacity-building initiatives, research, and regional programmes.
🔹 Government Institutions
National and subnational bodies that collaborate on training, public sector development, and exchange programmes.
🔹 Academic & Training Institutions
Universities, schools of government, and learning centres that share knowledge, methodologies, and training resources.
🔹 International Networks & Professional Associations
Regional and global bodies engaged in governance, development learning, leadership training, and digital learning innovation.
🔹 Private Sector Organizations
Technology providers, consulting firms, and service partners that supply tools, platforms, and expertise.
Organizations that support capacity-building initiatives, research, and regional programmes.
🔹 Government Institutions
National and subnational bodies that collaborate on training, public sector development, and exchange programmes.
🔹 Academic & Training Institutions
Universities, schools of government, and learning centres that share knowledge, methodologies, and training resources.
🔹 International Networks & Professional Associations
Regional and global bodies engaged in governance, development learning, leadership training, and digital learning innovation.
🔹 Private Sector Organizations
Technology providers, consulting firms, and service partners that supply tools, platforms, and expertise.
What Partnerships Offer
🔹 Joint Programmes & Initiatives
Co-creation of learning programmes, cross-country projects, and thematic collaborations.
🔹 Research & Innovation Opportunities
Access to collaborative research, pilot projects, and thought leadership activities.
🔹 Visibility & Knowledge Exchange
Platform for showcasing partner work through AADLC channels, events, and publications.
🔹 Support for Digital Transformation
Opportunities to introduce tools, platforms, and solutions that strengthen development learning centres.
Co-creation of learning programmes, cross-country projects, and thematic collaborations.
🔹 Research & Innovation Opportunities
Access to collaborative research, pilot projects, and thought leadership activities.
🔹 Visibility & Knowledge Exchange
Platform for showcasing partner work through AADLC channels, events, and publications.
🔹 Support for Digital Transformation
Opportunities to introduce tools, platforms, and solutions that strengthen development learning centres.
Benefits of Partners
Partners gain:
- Access to a multi-country network of development learning institutions
- Opportunities to scale initiatives across different regions
- Exposure to practitioners and leaders shaping capacity development in Africa
- A platform for testing and showcasing innovative training models
- Enhanced visibility in regional and continental forums
Current and Past Collaborations
This section can highlight:
- Institutions that have supported AADLC events
- Organizations that have co-hosted programmes or shared technical expertise
- Regional and global bodies working with AADLC on development learning themes