IERPE is a not-for-profit educational institution conducting empirical research, providing policy recommendations and training the next generation of scholars. Its ultimate goal is to foster sustainable development in Africa through improved provision of public services. [according to site editor's information]
The American Political Science Association’s (APSA) Africa Workshop program is a multi-year effort funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support political science research and teaching in Sub-Saharan Africa. Each year, the program brings brings together approximately 30 scholars from across Africa and the United States for a 2-3 week seminar or short-course that focuses on a substantive theme of interest to political scientists. ... [according to site editor's information]