Established in 2018, the Pan African Youth Institute is Africa's premier independent youth research and policy think tank, committed to putting young Africans at the centre of the continent's development agenda.
To enlighten, empower and transform Africa through rigorous, youth-led policy research and advocacy that places young people at the heart of continental decision-making.
An Africa where the voices, ideas and leadership of young people are central to policy, governance and development at every level.
All PAYI research meets international peer-review standards.
We represent the full diversity of Africa's 54 nations.
Young Africans lead every programme and publication.
All publications are open-access and freely available.
PAYI is led by a dedicated executive team, governed by an independent advisory board, and powered by a continental network of country directors and research fellows.