We are a semi-formal voluntary platform of concerned African professionals dedicated to tracking, commenting on, and advocating for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as approved by the UN General Assembly. We take action for the SDGs, which serve as the blueprint for achieving a better and more sustainable future for all. Our focus is on addressing global challenges such as poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, peace, and justice, while providing sustainable, indigenous solutions to Africa's unique challenges.
The African Sustainable Development Initiative (ASDI) is hosted by Innovations and Access for Development Initiative (IADI). IADI is committed to supporting government efforts to address social issues related to poverty, health, education, agriculture, and gender mainstreaming. Utilizing a proven social innovation model, IADI effectively addresses the socio-economic and livelihood challenges of communities, ensuring a reliable path towards sustainable development.
To transform African countries to reach their maximum potential to enable them compete in the global space, while maintaining their unique African component.
Our Vision is to be the leading body for the advocacy, research, implementation and monitoring of the sustainable development goals in Africa.
The goal is to bring African professionals, at home and in diaspora, to engage under various sustainable development goals to proffer sustainable indigenous solutions to challenges unique to Africa.
To recruit volunteers and increase membership by 10% yearly by 2030 and to and conduct 2 projects per quarter by 2063.
Driving policy research and leadership development to promote effective governance across Africa.
Fostering dialogue and collaboration among stakeholders to enhance governance and leadership for sustainable development.
Empowering African innovation and technology to drive sustainable development and self-reliance in the tech ecosystem.