Our vision
African cities that turn urban growth into strong economies and better lives for all.
About Cities Africa
An African-led partner helping cities turn urban growth into strong economies and better lives for all.
Our story
Every day, in cities across Africa, the future is being built. Each year, millions more people choose to make their lives in Africa’s cities.
Cities Africa works hand in hand with city teams, turning their priorities into projects that bring jobs, reliable power, affordable transport, good schools, and clean, safe neighbourhoods. Every project leaves the city better equipped to deliver the next.
Our mission
Partner with African cities to convert priorities into deliverable projects while building the capabilities to do it consistently.
Our goals
Four goals to accomplish our mission.
- 01
Develop deliverable, investable projects
Turn city priorities into projects that are backed by government, supported by communities and ready for investment.
- 02
Build city capability
Build city teams’ ability to originate, develop and advance priority projects.
- 03
Learn, influence and scale what works
Turn lessons from every city we work with into adaptable systems, so that progress in one city can benefit many.
- 04
Build an effective and sustainable organisation
Build the people, systems, partnerships and funding to sustain our work over time.
Our values
Five values shape how we work with cities, communities, governments and partners.
Five values shape how we work with cities, communities, governments and partners.
Africa-focused
We are African-led and grounded in the realities of African cities, their institutions and the people they serve.
Mission-driven
We stay focused on our purpose and the public value Cities Africa exists to create.
People-centred
We put people at the heart of our work, treating colleagues, city partners and the communities we serve with care and respect.
Excellence
We set a high standard for the quality of our work, and ground our decisions in data and evidence.
Trust
Cities, governments, partners and colleagues can rely on us. We are transparent, responsive and accountable.
Leadership and governance
How Cities Africa is governed.
Cities Africa’s governance deliberately separates formal institutional oversight from strategic guidance, positioning and access.
Board of Directors
The Board is Cities Africa’s governance body, responsible for legal compliance, financial oversight, risk management and organisational performance.
Strategic Advisory Group
A Strategic Advisory Group is being established to provide high-level strategic guidance and external connectivity, without fiduciary responsibility.
Profiles of our leadership team and Board will be published here.