About GRAPP

The Group for Research and Analysis of Public Policies (GRAPP) is a independent think tank the vocation of which is to promote the reflection and the exchange of ideas on issues societal, economic and technological. It aims to produce rigorous analysis and to make concrete recommendations to the destination decision-makers in the public, private and populations.

Based on a multidisciplinary approach and a diverse expertisethe GRAPP actively contributes to the improvement of public policies and development of the country.

The GRAPP is formed in non-profit, and apoliticalin accordance with the legislative and regulatory provisions in force in Senegal. He works as an independent think tank and acts as a platform analysis and proposalsin order to improve public policy and to contribute to the social and economic progress of the country.

The GRAPP plays a active role in the design, planning, implementation and evaluation of development projects. He assists public and private institutions in providing them with a technical supportbased on proven methodologies and rigorous studies.

Through his commitment, it contributes to the implementation of effective public policies, consistent, and adapted to local realities.

Main objective

The GRAPP has the main goal of actively participate in the socio-economic development of the Senegalby mobilizing and enhancing the expertise of its members.
It strives to meet the real needs of the Nation through an analytic approach and constructive.

For this, the GRAPP is committed to :

  • Ask the good questions, an independent and rigorous ;

  • Provide tools of analysis relevantanchored in the realities of local and international ;

  • Propose concrete solutions and tailored contemporary challenges ;

  • Foster collective approach, based on the diversity of the skills of its members.

Our missions

In order to inform the public debate and inform decision-making, the GRAPP deploys a wide range of activities geared towards the research, communication, citizenship education and the popularization of science.

Our missions revolve around the following axes :

  • đź“Š Produce analysis reports on current topics related to the issues of social, economic, environmental and technological ;

  • đź’ˇ Publish content on a regular basis accessible the general public, in French and local languages, to strengthen the inclusion of citizen ;

  • đź“ş Participate in television and radioin order to provide an analytical reading of the highlights and public policy ;

  • 🗞️ Intervene in the stands journalisticto defend informed positions, and feed the national debate ;

  • 🎙️ Produce podcasts specialtyled by experts in various fields such as :

    • health,

    • education,

    • the economy,

    • nutrition,

    • the environment,

    • governance.

The Group Reflection and Analysis of Public Policies (GRAPP) based on an organization collaborative and structured thinking to ensure efficiency, transparency, and the impact of its actions.

The team is based around a Executive committee, of specialized committees and secretariats, each playing a strategic role in the overall functioning of the think tank.

The Executive Committee

The Steering Committee provides the strategic guidance of the GRAPP. It includes :

  • The presidents and secretaries of each such commission ;

  • The Secretary-General (SG) – responsible for the administrative affairs ;

  • The Executive secretary (SE) – responsible for monitoring operational activities.

Our committees

Organising committee

It provides for the planning of logistical and technical activities of the GRAPP.

  • Management of material resources, and events

  • Production of project documents with budgets

  • Coordination of the logistics (transport, accommodation, equipment)

Commission Research & Development

Heart's intellectual GRAPP, the commission coordinates the work of research.

  • Supervision of the central themes

  • Drafting of notes, reports, newsletters

  • Scientific monitoring and evaluation of impact

Commission Ethics & Professional Conduct

It ensures the conformity of the actions of the GRAPP to ethical principles.

  • Development of the ethics charter

  • Ensures the integrity of the members and actions

  • Validation of partnerships and sensitive activities

Commission Communication

It ensures the visibility of the GRAPP and its internal and external communication.

  • Management of website and social networks

  • Content creation (articles, videos, newsletters)

  • Press Relations and media

Commission for External Relations

It develops and maintains national and international partnerships.

  • Negotiating agreements with institutions and NGOS

  • Representation in conferences and forums

  • Research funding and mobilization of the diaspora

Finance committee

She is responsible for managing rigorous and transparent financial resources.

  • Monitoring of the budget and accounting

  • Management of fees and funds

  • Financial reporting

The members of the GRAPP

The GRAPP account multiple profiles incurred, divided into three categories :

  • Active members : Participate in all decisions and in the work field.

  • Members supporters : Support thematic or one-time.

  • Honorary members : Personalities that support morally, intellectually or financially to the GRAPP.

 

🧠 Our Profiles of Experts

The GRAPP brings together talent with varied expertise, united around a shared ambition : think and build for the public action tomorrow.

  • Data scientists : to extract and exploit the data at the service of public policy.

  • Economists : to decrypt the economic dynamics and propose feasible alternatives.

  • Statisticians : to ensure the quality of the indicators and the rigorous interpretation of the data.

  • Experts in monitoring and evaluation : to measure the impact and guide policies towards more efficiency.

  • Project managers : to structure, plan, and coordinate activities in an optimal manner.

5 POLES

Pole Finance and Currency

Analyze the dynamics of financial and monetary Senegal to propose strategies for the sustainable management of public and private resources.

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Pole Economy and Development

Identifier les leviers de croissance économique et réduire les inégalités sociales afin d’améliorer les conditions de vie des  Sénégalais 

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Pole Environment, Infrastructure, and sustainability

Proposer des évidences pour une gestion inclusive et durable des ressources naturelles , face aux défis climatiques 

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Pole Governance and Public Policy

Enhance the transparency, efficiency, and citizen participation in governance, in a country where trust in institutions is a key issue.

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PĂ´le Innovation, Digital and Technology

To exploit the potential of technologies to accelerate the development in Senegal, where the easy connectivity of the interactions of socio-economic, reliable, inclusive and sustainable.

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