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Ideas. Insight. Impact.

We are an African-led research and policy institute committed to reshaping institutional economics and public policy through advanced modeling, systems thinking, and dynamic analysis. Our work supports leaders, reformers, and citizens with bold ideas that aim to create equal opportunity, just governance, and sustainable prosperity for all.

What We Do

We ask better questions. We model complex realities. We propose actionable solutions.

Ubuntu Think Tank is where research meets relevance. We use:

  • Systems Thinking to map the interconnected forces shaping economic and social outcomes

  • Game Theory to understand incentives, competition, and cooperation across institutions

  • Economic Dynamics to forecast long-term effects of policy, institutional design, and development choices

A Hub for African Policy Innovation

We curate research articles, policy essays, and data-driven insights from economists, scholars, and systems thinkers across Africa and its diaspora. We explore themes such as:

  • Inclusive growth and fair markets

  • Institutional failure and redesign

  • Behavioral governance and trust

  • Public goods, corruption, and enforcement

  • Resource allocation and social mobility

  • Fiscal justice and intergenerational equity

Latest Articles

Modernizing Agriculture: A Systems Thinking Approach to Africa’s Competitive Future

Aug 17, 2025

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8 min read

Modernizing Agriculture: A Systems Thinking Approach to Africa’s Competitive Future

Agricultural development in many developing countries, particularly in Africa, faces persistent challenges despite significant investment. Historically, agricultural projects have a poor track record, with as many as 41% of World Bank evaluations showing non-positive outcomes

Isaac Ntegeka
Isaac Ntegeka

Culture, Identity & Institutions

Who Gets to Move Up? Structural Mobility and Opportunity in African Cities

Aug 17, 2025

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7 min read

Who Gets to Move Up? Structural Mobility and Opportunity in African Cities

In Africa's bustling urban centers like Nairobi, Lagos, and Johannesburg, the promise of upward mobility is a powerful magnet. People flock to these cities, believing that hard work and perseverance will unlock a better future.

Sammuel Kitone
Sammuel Kitone

Rethinking African Economic Dynamics

The Enduring Chains: How Debt Has Always Been a Weapon, Not Just a Burden

Aug 17, 2025

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11 min read

The Enduring Chains: How Debt Has Always Been a Weapon, Not Just a Burden

From the earliest forms of economic exchange to the complex global financial system of today, the act of lending and borrowing has frequently been weaponized, leading to devastating consequences for ordinary people and undermining the very sovereignty of nations.

Sammuel Kitone
Sammuel Kitone
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Our Mission: is to provide African governments, civil society, and entrepreneurs with clear, technically sound, and locally grounded ideas to build societies where all can thrive — regardless of background or birth.

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