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Support an independent forum for strategic debate

In West Africa, the quality of public debate on security and geopolitics is a component of stability. Supporting the Circle means investing in a better-informed society, and therefore one more resilient to disinformation and divisive narratives.

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Forms of partnership

Several ways to contribute

Financial support

Funding a series of panels, a quarterly Afterwork or the Circle’s annual operations.

In-kind support

Providing venues, audiovisual equipment, connectivity or logistics services.

Academic partnership

Co-organising panels, researcher exchanges, joint research projects.

Media partnership

Broadcasting panels and publications to new audiences.

Our guarantees

Transparency and accountability

Our partners rightly expect to know how their support is used and what difference it makes.

Independence charter

No partner has a say in the choice of speakers or the content of debates.

Separate accounts

The Circle’s funds are kept separate from those of the Institut de Stratégies Abidjan.

Activity report

A public annual review of activities and funding sources.

Measured audience

Registrations tracked panel by panel, for verifiable indicators.

Indicators

Impact dashboard

Each indicator will be explicitly labelled as a measured result, a calculated estimate or a target.

CommitmentWhat the partner receives
Cycle reportNumber of supported sessions, registrations received, attendance recorded and recording views.
Audience profileAggregated breakdown of participants by profile, with no personal data.
Proof of visibilityA record of the materials carrying the partner’s logo, with supporting evidence.
Dedicated areaAn online dashboard, continuously updated, reserved for the partner’s designated contacts.

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Let’s discuss your support

A detailed presentation pack about the Circle is available on request.