Mission
Produce knowledge that is critical to structure the dialogue between Africa and Canada, and accompany the transformations of institutional, cultural and social of contemporary african societies.
Who are we ?
An intellectual institution at the service of dialogue between Africa and Canada.
IDEAS-AFRICA is theInstitute ofStudies of the Contemporary Dynamics of theState and of the Societies in Africa : a think tank, cultural platform, infrastructure and editorial organization of international cooperation.
Our reason tobe
Mission, vision and values
A compass clear institutional that guide each of our programs, publications and partnerships.
Vision
To develop an infrastructure intellectual pan-african recognised, anchored in Canada, capable ofinfluencing public policy, international cooperation and the collective imagination.
Values
Academic rigor, editorial independence, justice epistemic pluralism, international openness and citizen engagement in the service of thegeneral interest.
History
A path rooted in the long time.
Of the first think tanks to the structuring ofan international institution.
2019
Genesis of the initiative
First Canada–Africa networks of researchers and artists focusing on contemporary state dynamics.
2021
Official Constitution
Legal incorporation of IDÉES-AFRIQUE as an independent institute based in Canada.
2022
Publication launch
First series of Political Notes and the organisation of the publishing house.
Africa Festival
The first edition of the Festival, the institute’s flagship cultural event.
2023
REMCA Programme
Launch of the research programme on African mobility, migration and citizenship.
2026
International reach
Strengthened academic partnerships in West Africa, Central Africa and Quebec.
Governance
An institutional architecture independent.
Four instances structure the governance and ensure the rigour, transparency and plurality of our work.
Board ofdirectors
Strategic authority, bringing together academics, leaders and cultural figures of the civil society in Africa and Canada.
Scientific committee
Guarantor of the rigor, theindependence and the quality of output of research and editorial.
Executive directorate
Steering operational programs, institutional partnerships and international deployment.
Network of researchers associated
University affiliates in Canada, Africa and Europe contributing to the work and publications.
Team
The directions of theinstitute
A multidisciplinary team at the crossroads of research, culture and international cooperation.
Branch
Strategy, institutional representation, international partnerships
Research branch
Science Programmes, Policy Notes, projects REMCA and OJ 1976
Editorial
Maison dedition, magazine, editorial and academic publications
Cultural Direction
Festival de l'afrique, artistic residencies, diffusion, and mediation
Branch
Cooperation between Africa and Canada, philanthropy, sponsorship and funding
Pôle communication & digital
Radiation digital, identity, platform editorial and accessibility
Total radiation
An international presence anchored between theAfrica and Canada.
Focal Points, antennas editorial and academic partnerships lead to a transcontinental network at the service of cooperation.
Canada
Montreal · Ottawa · Quebec
Seat institutional & international coordination
AfricaWest
Dakar · Abidjan · Lomé
Focal Point research & academic partnerships
Central africa
Yaoundé · Kinshasa
Cultural programs & cooperation academic
Europe
Paris · Brussels
Relay editorials & cultural diplomacy
Axis pivot Africa and Canada : Montreal ⇄ Dakar ⇄ Yaounde
Partners
An ecosystem institutional foreground.
Universities, public agencies, international organizations, and cultural actors who support our programs.
University of Montreal
University ofOttawa
University Cheikh Anta Diop
University of Yaounde II
Canadian heritage
Global affairs Canada
OIF — Francophonie
UNESCO
Transparency
Reporting & accountability
Our reports ofactivity, financial statements and governance documents are public.
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