AfricaLics (African Network for Economics of Learning, Innovation, and Competence Building Systems) is a research network for scholars, policymakers, and practitioners focused on innovation and development in Africa, aiming to foster inclusive growth through high-quality research, capacity building (like PhD academies and fellowships), and policy dialogue, as the African chapter of the global Globelics network. It connects researchers across the continent to study how learning and innovation systems drive economic and social progress, offering activities like conferences, training, and networking to build expertise and address under-researched areas.

• Research & Knowledge: Promotes research on innovation and development, broadly defined to include technology diffusion and competence building.
• Capacity Building: Runs PhD academies and a Visiting Fellowship Programme (VFP) to train young researchers.
• Networking: Connects academics and policymakers across Africa and globally through conferences, online platforms, and collaborations.
• Policy Influence: Aims to inform policies for sustainable development by bridging research and practice.

• Systems thinking in innovation
• Innovation management and policies
• Competencies and learning for innovation
• Governance and politics of innovation systems

• Scholars, researchers, and students from various African countries (e.g., Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Ghana)
• Collaboration with universities, think tanks, and national LICS networks (like NigeriaLics)

• Attend the conferences and PhD academies
• Apply for fellowships (for PhD students/post-docs)
• Participate in online platforms and activities