E-Baraka (Pan-African Institute for Development) is an African diaspora initiative and NGO, guided by the Pan-African vision of the African Union: “an integrated, prosperous, and peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens, representing a dynamic force in the international arena.”

E-Baraka focuses on Francophone sub-Saharan Africa, an absent player in international cooperation. With a population of more than 400 million+ people, the region sees significantly lower funding compared to the anglophone countries. Between 2021 and 2022, it secured only 5.2% of the total amount raised by African start-ups. According to industry studies, the reasons invoked are a limited culture of cooperation, a lack of exchange platforms such as forums and networks, an absence of a shared vision and coordination mechanisms, the language barrier (French), and the political instability of the regions.

E-Baraka acts as a bridge between northern and southern governments, public institutions, the private sector, and civil society. Through agriculture, waste management, education, and cultural inclusion programs, we aim to leverage circular economy as a driver of development.