African Center for Economic Transformation

ACET
Accra, Ghana

The African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET) is an economic policy institute supporting Africa’s long-term growth through transformation. We produce research, offer policy advice, and galvanize action for African countries to develop their economies, reduce poverty, and improve livelihoods for all their people.

Contact details

Website:
https://acetforafrica.org/

Address:
12 Yiyiwa Street, Abelemkpe, Accra

Country:
Ghana

Sub-region:
Western Africa

Organisation details

Business model
N/A
Institutional affiliations
No affiliation
Year founded
2008
Age (years)
African Center for Economic Transformation
 17
Ghana average
 27
Global average
 32
Founded by
Founders: Dr. K.Y. Amoako
Founder gender: All male
Leadership
Leader(s) (2025): Mavis Owusu-Gyamfi
Leader gender: Female
Leader(s) (2024): K.Y. Amoako
Leader gender: Male
Leader(s) (2023): Dr. K.Y Amoako (Founder & President) and Mavis Owusu-Gyamfi (Executive Vice President)
Leader gender: Both male and female co-leaders (more than one person)
Staff size
2025
African Center for Economic Transformation
 36
Ghana average
 23
Global average
 88
2024
African Center for Economic Transformation
 36
2023
African Center for Economic Transformation
 47
% Female staff
2025
African Center for Economic Transformation
 50%
Ghana average
 34%
Global average
 50%
2024
African Center for Economic Transformation
 50%
2023
African Center for Economic Transformation
 51%
% Female researchers
2025
African Center for Economic Transformation
 0%
Ghana average
 20%
Global average
 47%
2024
African Center for Economic Transformation
 14%
2021
African Center for Economic Transformation
 0%

Organisational performance

Publications
2023
African Center for Economic Transformation
 6
Ghana average
 7
Global average
 42
2022
African Center for Economic Transformation
 17
2020
African Center for Economic Transformation
 6

Social

Likes (2023)
African Center for Economic Transformation
 27,074
Ghana average
 33,284
Global average
 26,974
Likes (2022)
African Center for Economic Transformation
 24,067
Likes (2021)
African Center for Economic Transformation
 24,394
Followers (2025)
African Center for Economic Transformation
 18,800
Ghana average
 14,767
Global average
 19,918
Followers (2024)
African Center for Economic Transformation
 18,100
Followers (2022)
African Center for Economic Transformation
 17,051
Subscribers (2025)
African Center for Economic Transformation
 465
Ghana average
 248
Global average
 7,443
Subscribers (2024)
African Center for Economic Transformation
 327
Subscribers (2023)
African Center for Economic Transformation
 255
Followers (2025)
African Center for Economic Transformation
 1,219
Ghana average
 592
Global average
 18,623
Followers (2024)
African Center for Economic Transformation
 874
Followers (2023)
African Center for Economic Transformation
 704
Followers (2025)
African Center for Economic Transformation
 21,000
Ghana average
 4,583
Global average
 15,938
Followers (2024)
African Center for Economic Transformation
 17,000
Followers (2023)
African Center for Economic Transformation
 13,799

Data notes

Last updated: 16/03/2025
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : Authenticated
Data sources consulted: Information supplied by organisation, Organisation´s website
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