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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.
Forms of partnership
Several ways to contribute
Financial support
Funding a series of panels, a Business24 event 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.
| Indicator | Value | Type of data | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panels held | [pending] | Measured result | Event register |
| Registered participants | [pending] | Measured result | Registration export |
| Replay views | [pending] | Measured result | YouTube / Vimeo statistics |
| Annual audience target | [to be defined] | Target | Circle action plan |
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Let’s discuss your support
A detailed presentation pack about the Circle is available on request.