The work of the Heinrich Böll Foundation in Africa

Africa at the start of the 21st century does not present a uniform image. For pessimists, Africa remains the “lost continent” – a point of view that seems justified in light of negative reports on poverty, corruption, or persistent conflicts. Others however point out positive developments that give cause for hope that, at least in some countries, the population’s quality of life has improved for good. Free elections have forced corrupt elites to abdicate and new approaches to overcoming economic crises have found their way into public policy.

The Heinrich Böll Foundation’s work in Africa is concentrated in the regions Southern Africa, East Africa/Horn of Africa, and Nigeria.

Our main mission is the support of civil society participation in political decision-making processes.