Strengthening AccountabilityAcross Africa, From the UK

PPDC UK mobilises philanthropy, partnerships, and global expertise to strengthen governance, justice reform, and citizen-led accountability across Africa. We serve as the UK gateway for investing in transformative solutions that empower communities, improve public services, and advance open governance.

PPDC UK is the international affiliate of the Public and Private Development Centre, one of Africa's leading organisations advancing open contracting, justice reform, and civic innovation.

Why PPDC UK?

We connect global partners to African solutions that work, ensuring funding, research, and policy efforts translate into measurable change on the ground.

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UK-Based, Africa-Driven

Operating from the UK allows us to convene international funders, policymakers, universities, and philanthropic institutions to support accountability innovations across Africa.

A Bridge for Philanthropy & Global Support

We design and manage initiatives that direct resources to grassroots organisations, journalists, justice actors, and civic innovators, especially those traditionally overlooked by large funding systems.

Strategic Partnerships & Policy Influence

PPDC UK facilitates UK–Africa dialogues, joint research, and policy exchange to strengthen open governance, anti-corruption reforms, and digital transformation.

Backed by Proven Impact

Our work builds on the PPDC legacy: over two decades of documented impact in strengthening public procurement integrity, improving access to justice, and promoting citizen-driven reforms.

Impact Area

The UK–Africa Accountability Hub

PPDC UK hosts a dedicated hub for research, learning, and policy exchange.Through this Hub, we:

Connect

Connect UK funders and policymakers to locally driven accountability innovations

Research

Facilitate comparative research across UK and African governance systems

Guide

Offer evidence, technical guidance, and context-sensitive insights

Build

Build coalitions committed to transparency, justice, and open governance

Our Impact

PPDC UK expands the reach of over 20 years of African-led innovation by mobilising global partnerships and resources to scale proven models of transparency and justice reform.

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Justice Reform

Improving Justice Delivery

Supporting reforms that reduce pre-trial detention and improve detainee rights.

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Open Governance

Strengthening Open Contracting Ecosystems

Empowering communities to track spending in health, education, and infrastructure.

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Civic Innovation

Investing in Creativity for Governance Reform

Backing film competitions, storytelling labs, and digital campaigns that shift public behaviour.

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Grassroots Support

Building a Pipeline for Grassroots Funding

Managing and expanding mini-grants, library grants, and media grants accessible to smaller civil society groups.

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Justice Reform

Improving Justice Delivery

Supporting reforms that reduce pre-trial detention and improve detainee rights.

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Open Governance

Strengthening Open Contracting Ecosystems

Empowering communities to track spending in health, education, and infrastructure.

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Civic Innovation

Investing in Creativity for Governance Reform

Backing film competitions, storytelling labs, and digital campaigns that shift public behaviour.

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Grassroots Support

Building a Pipeline for Grassroots Funding

Managing and expanding mini-grants, library grants, and media grants accessible to smaller civil society groups.

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Justice Reform

Improving Justice Delivery

Supporting reforms that reduce pre-trial detention and improve detainee rights.

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Open Governance

Strengthening Open Contracting Ecosystems

Empowering communities to track spending in health, education, and infrastructure.

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Civic Innovation

Investing in Creativity for Governance Reform

Backing film competitions, storytelling labs, and digital campaigns that shift public behaviour.

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Grassroots Support

Building a Pipeline for Grassroots Funding

Managing and expanding mini-grants, library grants, and media grants accessible to smaller civil society groups.

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Justice Reform

Improving Justice Delivery

Supporting reforms that reduce pre-trial detention and improve detainee rights.

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Open Governance

Strengthening Open Contracting Ecosystems

Empowering communities to track spending in health, education, and infrastructure.

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Civic Innovation

Investing in Creativity for Governance Reform

Backing film competitions, storytelling labs, and digital campaigns that shift public behaviour.

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Grassroots Support

Building a Pipeline for Grassroots Funding

Managing and expanding mini-grants, library grants, and media grants accessible to smaller civil society groups.

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Justice Reform

Improving Justice Delivery

Supporting reforms that reduce pre-trial detention and improve detainee rights.

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Open Governance

Strengthening Open Contracting Ecosystems

Empowering communities to track spending in health, education, and infrastructure.

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Civic Innovation

Investing in Creativity for Governance Reform

Backing film competitions, storytelling labs, and digital campaigns that shift public behaviour.

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Grassroots Support

Building a Pipeline for Grassroots Funding

Managing and expanding mini-grants, library grants, and media grants accessible to smaller civil society groups.

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Justice Reform

Improving Justice Delivery

Supporting reforms that reduce pre-trial detention and improve detainee rights.

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Open Governance

Strengthening Open Contracting Ecosystems

Empowering communities to track spending in health, education, and infrastructure.

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Civic Innovation

Investing in Creativity for Governance Reform

Backing film competitions, storytelling labs, and digital campaigns that shift public behaviour.

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Grassroots Support

Building a Pipeline for Grassroots Funding

Managing and expanding mini-grants, library grants, and media grants accessible to smaller civil society groups.

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Justice Reform

Improving Justice Delivery

Supporting reforms that reduce pre-trial detention and improve detainee rights.

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Open Governance

Strengthening Open Contracting Ecosystems

Empowering communities to track spending in health, education, and infrastructure.

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Civic Innovation

Investing in Creativity for Governance Reform

Backing film competitions, storytelling labs, and digital campaigns that shift public behaviour.

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Grassroots Support

Building a Pipeline for Grassroots Funding

Managing and expanding mini-grants, library grants, and media grants accessible to smaller civil society groups.

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Justice Reform

Improving Justice Delivery

Supporting reforms that reduce pre-trial detention and improve detainee rights.

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Open Governance

Strengthening Open Contracting Ecosystems

Empowering communities to track spending in health, education, and infrastructure.

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Civic Innovation

Investing in Creativity for Governance Reform

Backing film competitions, storytelling labs, and digital campaigns that shift public behaviour.

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Grassroots Support

Building a Pipeline for Grassroots Funding

Managing and expanding mini-grants, library grants, and media grants accessible to smaller civil society groups.

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Justice Reform

Improving Justice Delivery

Supporting reforms that reduce pre-trial detention and improve detainee rights.

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Open Governance

Strengthening Open Contracting Ecosystems

Empowering communities to track spending in health, education, and infrastructure.

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Civic Innovation

Investing in Creativity for Governance Reform

Backing film competitions, storytelling labs, and digital campaigns that shift public behaviour.

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Grassroots Support

Building a Pipeline for Grassroots Funding

Managing and expanding mini-grants, library grants, and media grants accessible to smaller civil society groups.

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Justice Reform

Improving Justice Delivery

Supporting reforms that reduce pre-trial detention and improve detainee rights.

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Open Governance

Strengthening Open Contracting Ecosystems

Empowering communities to track spending in health, education, and infrastructure.

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Civic Innovation

Investing in Creativity for Governance Reform

Backing film competitions, storytelling labs, and digital campaigns that shift public behaviour.

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Grassroots Support

Building a Pipeline for Grassroots Funding

Managing and expanding mini-grants, library grants, and media grants accessible to smaller civil society groups.

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Justice Reform

Improving Justice Delivery

Supporting reforms that reduce pre-trial detention and improve detainee rights.

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Open Governance

Strengthening Open Contracting Ecosystems

Empowering communities to track spending in health, education, and infrastructure.

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Civic Innovation

Investing in Creativity for Governance Reform

Backing film competitions, storytelling labs, and digital campaigns that shift public behaviour.

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Grassroots Support

Building a Pipeline for Grassroots Funding

Managing and expanding mini-grants, library grants, and media grants accessible to smaller civil society groups.

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Justice Reform

Improving Justice Delivery

Supporting reforms that reduce pre-trial detention and improve detainee rights.

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Open Governance

Strengthening Open Contracting Ecosystems

Empowering communities to track spending in health, education, and infrastructure.

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Civic Innovation

Investing in Creativity for Governance Reform

Backing film competitions, storytelling labs, and digital campaigns that shift public behaviour.

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Grassroots Support

Building a Pipeline for Grassroots Funding

Managing and expanding mini-grants, library grants, and media grants accessible to smaller civil society groups.

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Justice Reform

Improving Justice Delivery

Supporting reforms that reduce pre-trial detention and improve detainee rights.

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Open Governance

Strengthening Open Contracting Ecosystems

Empowering communities to track spending in health, education, and infrastructure.

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Civic Innovation

Investing in Creativity for Governance Reform

Backing film competitions, storytelling labs, and digital campaigns that shift public behaviour.

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Grassroots Support

Building a Pipeline for Grassroots Funding

Managing and expanding mini-grants, library grants, and media grants accessible to smaller civil society groups.

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Justice Reform

Improving Justice Delivery

Supporting reforms that reduce pre-trial detention and improve detainee rights.

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Open Governance

Strengthening Open Contracting Ecosystems

Empowering communities to track spending in health, education, and infrastructure.

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Civic Innovation

Investing in Creativity for Governance Reform

Backing film competitions, storytelling labs, and digital campaigns that shift public behaviour.

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Grassroots Support

Building a Pipeline for Grassroots Funding

Managing and expanding mini-grants, library grants, and media grants accessible to smaller civil society groups.

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Justice Reform

Improving Justice Delivery

Supporting reforms that reduce pre-trial detention and improve detainee rights.

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Open Governance

Strengthening Open Contracting Ecosystems

Empowering communities to track spending in health, education, and infrastructure.

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Civic Innovation

Investing in Creativity for Governance Reform

Backing film competitions, storytelling labs, and digital campaigns that shift public behaviour.

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Grassroots Support

Building a Pipeline for Grassroots Funding

Managing and expanding mini-grants, library grants, and media grants accessible to smaller civil society groups.

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Justice Reform

Improving Justice Delivery

Supporting reforms that reduce pre-trial detention and improve detainee rights.

Image

Open Governance

Strengthening Open Contracting Ecosystems

Empowering communities to track spending in health, education, and infrastructure.

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Civic Innovation

Investing in Creativity for Governance Reform

Backing film competitions, storytelling labs, and digital campaigns that shift public behaviour.

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Grassroots Support

Building a Pipeline for Grassroots Funding

Managing and expanding mini-grants, library grants, and media grants accessible to smaller civil society groups.

"Our UK office exists to deepen, accelerate, and scale this impact across Africa, in partnership with global actors who believe in citizen-led accountability."

Our Network

Our Partners in the UK and Beyond

We collaborate with UK-based and international partners including:

Philanthropic trusts & foundations

Universities & research institutions

Policy institutes & government bodies

Law firms & justice sector actors

Media organisations, creatives & cultural institutions

Grassroots and community organisations across Africa

Ways To Partner

Partner With PPDC UK

We actively seek strategic partnerships that drive systemic change and amplify accountability across Africa.

Fund or Co-Design a Programme

Shape projects on governance reform, accountability, justice delivery, civic tech, or creative storytelling.

Support Grassroots Accountability Grants

Enable community organisations, journalists, and youth actors to monitor budgets, track cases, and demand better public services.

Join or Host an Accountability Dialogue

Co-create a policy discussion or thematic dialogue bringing together diverse UK and African voices.

Insights & Stories from Our Work

Explore our latest research, project reflections, and impact stories shaping accountability across Africa.

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Research & Impact

Why Grassroots Movements Are the Missing Link in Accountability

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Justice Reform

Lessons from Court Digitisation in Nigeria and Beyond

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Digital Governance

Storytelling as a Governance Tool: The HomeVida Approach

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