What are the Flagship Projects ?

Our flagship projects focus on achieving long term goals in major areas of intervention, and allow us to showcase how Niyel drives innovation and change in Africa and around the world. Our projects work to transform systems and manifest efficient and effective policies and practices in various communities, and across sectors. These multi-year initiatives vary in length and scope, however all allow time for research, data compilation, and engaging with decision-makers and civil society on national policies. Most are based on partnerships with our clients, some are grants from non-profits or other organizations—all are meaningful.

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Data Governance & artificial intelligence

ADG (Africa Data Governance)

Our exciting and innovative data initiative focused on strengthening the collaboration of key data governance actors and stakeholders from different countries across Africa in order to build up the data sector. After engaging with African think tanks, research institutions, and policy/advocacy organizations, Niyel designed framework that consisted of a knowledge hub, opportunity fund, and collaborative […]

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Data Governance & artificial intelligence

IDIA (Initiative pour le Développement de l’Intelligence Artificielle)

This research project addresses the lack of data and evidence on artificial intelligence in francophone Africa by mobilizing research institutions (in collaboration with decision makers) to conduct evidence-based research on the challenges, successes, and best practices for the use of ethical and inclusive AI around the region. Research is then translated into actions and initiatives […]

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Water & Sanitation

Non-Sewered Sanitation and Fecal Sludge Management (FSM)

Addressing sanitation and fecal sludge management issues while simultaneously structuring the sanitation market goes a long way in preventing adverse health, economic, and environmental effects for citizens living in areas with these challenges. Niyel, in partnership with Speak Up Africa and IPAR, works to strengthen the engagement of decision makers in prioritizing sanitation issues, and […]

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Health

Safe and Secure – Achieving Immunity Together

In order to increase trust and uptake of vaccines and routine immunizations in Nigeria, DRC, and Burkina Faso this project engages influential African voices in media, healthcare, and civil society to engage the public through games, podcasts, radio shows, and activities leading up to African Vaccination Week. The idea is to get the public’s attention […]

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Impact & Accompaniment

The Aspen Institute’s New Voices Changing the World

Agents of change in various countries around the world need support when it comes to keeping the momentum in advocacy work. Niyel partnered with the Aspen New Voices Fellowship team to develop and deliver a joint curriculum on communications, advocacy, and storytelling training to equip different cohorts of experts and advocates from countries in Africa, […]