ASHOKA

NDI ANCEFA

The ANA Innovation Engine

The Partners
Ashoka: A dynamic and unique organization committed to finding and connecting innovative social entrepreneurs all over the world ANCEFA: A united, strong, dynamic, and effective African civil society committed to the promotion of free, quality education for all African people NDI: Nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that supports democratic institutions and practices around the world by promoting citizen participation, openness and accountability in government

Partner Core Competencies

ANCEFA Capacity Building Trainings Policy Advocacy/Lobbying

ASHOKA Identifying & Supporting Social Entrepreneurs Building Networks of Bridging and Bonding

NDI Good Governance Civil Society Development

Vision and Goals

To produce ANA fellows committed to bettering their communities through innovative policy implementation projects
Through... Stimulating local innovation and initiatives The creative collaboration of the ANCEFA and NDI networks Training by current Ashoka fellows in the field

Overview of the Model

Civil Servant Network NDI Mentor/Candidate Meetings Ashoka Fellowship Awarded
Repeat

Ashoka

ANCEFA Education Policy Network

Why We Are Excited!

This is an unprecedented collaboration that...

Enables local, young professionals in the fields of policy and education Models how to identify and support policy innovators Combines core competencies of partners

Taps into existing partner networks

Exit Strategy & Sustainability

Donor funded endowment to grow gradually over time

Incorporation of previous program participants into the ecosystem Phase over to local NGO on a per location basis
Sustained partner presence to defend against corruption

Scale

City to City across Africa

o Maintaining fidelity to original model, while incorporating best practices

Achievability of ANAs vision

o Demonstrate proof of concept o Return on Investment

Thank you for your consideration!