About African Policy and Opinion Research – APOR
The African Policy and Opinion Research is a nonpartisan think tank that informs the world public, especially the African Diaspora and global policy makers, about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping and impacting Africa directly and the world indirectly. We conduct political, social and economic time series analysis, public opinion polling, demographic research, media content analysis and other data-driven community psychology research. We do not take nor support policy positions.
Our mission
We produce a groundwork of analytical facts that develops and improves the public dialogue and supports sound decision-making in relations to events and issues. We are non-governmental, nonprofit, nonpartisan and non-advocacy. We cherish and value independence, fairness, objectivity, accuracy, transparency, innovation, and facts.
The African Policy and Opinion Research is a nonpartisan think tank that informs the world public, especially the African Diaspora and global policy makers, about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping and impacting Africa directly and the world indirectly. We conduct political, social and economic time series analysis, public opinion polling, demographic research, media content analysis and other data-driven community psychology research. We do not take nor support policy positions.
Our mission
We produce a groundwork of analytical facts that develops and improves the public dialogue and supports sound decision-making in relations to events and issues. We are non-governmental, nonprofit, nonpartisan and non-advocacy. We cherish and value independence, fairness, objectivity, accuracy, transparency, innovation, and facts.
Our research
We study African political, social, and economic policy; diplomacy and international cooperation, journalism and media; internet, science and technology; religion and public life; food security trends; cultural attitudes and migration trends; and African peace and security trends.
Our methods
We are dedicated to employing the most transparent and highest methodological standards—and to discovering and applying the newest leading edge research.
We study African political, social, and economic policy; diplomacy and international cooperation, journalism and media; internet, science and technology; religion and public life; food security trends; cultural attitudes and migration trends; and African peace and security trends.
Our methods
We are dedicated to employing the most transparent and highest methodological standards—and to discovering and applying the newest leading edge research.
Our funding
We are supported not by any African government, but by contribution from all people who value our work and want to see a better Africa.
Our history
We started as a research project in 2014 called Why Is Africa So Backward in Governance? In January 2015, we established that the underlying reasons and answer to our research inquiry were greed, poor public education and the lack of leadership, accountability and transparency. To address these underlying reasons, the idea of the African Policy and Opinion Research was born on January 15, 2015.
We are supported not by any African government, but by contribution from all people who value our work and want to see a better Africa.
Our history
We started as a research project in 2014 called Why Is Africa So Backward in Governance? In January 2015, we established that the underlying reasons and answer to our research inquiry were greed, poor public education and the lack of leadership, accountability and transparency. To address these underlying reasons, the idea of the African Policy and Opinion Research was born on January 15, 2015.
Although we use a variety of research, fact-finding and fact-checking methodologies in conducting our work, with focus on possibility-driven survey analysis and research, and far-reaching investing in critical events and issues shaping and impacting Africa and Africans, we also rely on and do content analysis of international and local media groups and advocacy institutions covering Africa.
Contact Us
African Policy and Opinion Research
7707 Middlesex Place, Baltimore, Md 21234
Our people
We are led by Peter Akwuole and have a team of senior fellows around the world whose expertise and professional knowledge range from organizational development, public policy, political science, economics and social research to environmental research, law, finance and technology. Our professionals combine fact-checking, observational analysis and knowledge
We are led by Peter Akwuole and have a team of senior fellows around the world whose expertise and professional knowledge range from organizational development, public policy, political science, economics and social research to environmental research, law, finance and technology. Our professionals combine fact-checking, observational analysis and knowledge
Peter Akwuole – Director/Senior Fellow
Peter, a Nigerian by birth, holds two masters’ degrees, in political science with concentration in international relations, and in public administration, from Nigeria, and is a PhD candidate in public policy and administration with specialization in public management and leadership at Walden University in the United States. He has senior management level experience working in banks in Africa and additional experience working in organizational leadership development and research, and employer-employee relations in the United States. His knowledge and expertise makes the APOR a success-leaning think tank.
Peter, a Nigerian by birth, holds two masters’ degrees, in political science with concentration in international relations, and in public administration, from Nigeria, and is a PhD candidate in public policy and administration with specialization in public management and leadership at Walden University in the United States. He has senior management level experience working in banks in Africa and additional experience working in organizational leadership development and research, and employer-employee relations in the United States. His knowledge and expertise makes the APOR a success-leaning think tank.
Anthony Chidembo – Senior Fellow
Anthony, a Zimbabwean by birth, holds an MBA from Wilmington University in Delaware and is a corporate strategist. He has experience managing several businesses, including some of the large and brand-name hotels in the United States. His knowledge of finance and the private sector is an asset in researching and analyzing Africa’s financial and private sector issues, impact and challenges.
Anthony, a Zimbabwean by birth, holds an MBA from Wilmington University in Delaware and is a corporate strategist. He has experience managing several businesses, including some of the large and brand-name hotels in the United States. His knowledge of finance and the private sector is an asset in researching and analyzing Africa’s financial and private sector issues, impact and challenges.
Ephinstone Birch – Senior Fellow
Ephinstone, a Liberian by birth, is a brilliant West African political strategist, media analyst, columnist, and executive. He is founder and CEO of Horizon News Media based in Santa Clara, California. He is one of the noted political issues experts on Liberia and the Mano River Union basin region of Sierra Leone, Guinea, and the Ivory Coast. His expertise and skills as an investigative journalist and political strategist are an asset in analyzing African politics and governance.
Ephinstone, a Liberian by birth, is a brilliant West African political strategist, media analyst, columnist, and executive. He is founder and CEO of Horizon News Media based in Santa Clara, California. He is one of the noted political issues experts on Liberia and the Mano River Union basin region of Sierra Leone, Guinea, and the Ivory Coast. His expertise and skills as an investigative journalist and political strategist are an asset in analyzing African politics and governance.
Momoh Conteh – Senior Fellow
Momoh, a Sierra Leonean by birth, is a respected American trained human resources professional and organizational development strategist with vast experience and knowledge in grass root civic engagements in Africa and the United States, especially in the state of Maryland. He has both an extensive government operational experience in the west, and understanding of African politics. His knowledge and expertise in the functions of governments is an asset.
Isaac Tumu Settro – Senior Fellow
Isaac, a Liberian by birth, is an electrical engineer and information technology professional. He has vast experience and knowledge in infrastructural development, computer information systems and technology, having studied and worked both in Africa and the United States. He holds degrees from the University of Liberia and Strayer University in the United States. His knowledge and expertise of infrastructural development and information technology are an asset in analyzing Africa's progress and challenges in these areas.
Momoh, a Sierra Leonean by birth, is a respected American trained human resources professional and organizational development strategist with vast experience and knowledge in grass root civic engagements in Africa and the United States, especially in the state of Maryland. He has both an extensive government operational experience in the west, and understanding of African politics. His knowledge and expertise in the functions of governments is an asset.
Isaac Tumu Settro – Senior Fellow
Isaac, a Liberian by birth, is an electrical engineer and information technology professional. He has vast experience and knowledge in infrastructural development, computer information systems and technology, having studied and worked both in Africa and the United States. He holds degrees from the University of Liberia and Strayer University in the United States. His knowledge and expertise of infrastructural development and information technology are an asset in analyzing Africa's progress and challenges in these areas.
John Pannoh Smith – Senior Fellow
John, a Liberian by birth, is a western trained bio-medical research scientist and researcher. He studied biology at the University of Liberia and holds a master’s degree in biological sciences from John Hopkins University in the United States. He has held managerial positions with one of the largest and best known agricultural companies in the world (Firestone Rubber Plantation Company in Liberia) and has extensive research and work experience with some of the top bio-medical research and manufacturing companies in the west. His knowledge and expertise are an asset in researching and analyzing Africa's progress and struggles in bio-medical success and healthcare delivery.
John, a Liberian by birth, is a western trained bio-medical research scientist and researcher. He studied biology at the University of Liberia and holds a master’s degree in biological sciences from John Hopkins University in the United States. He has held managerial positions with one of the largest and best known agricultural companies in the world (Firestone Rubber Plantation Company in Liberia) and has extensive research and work experience with some of the top bio-medical research and manufacturing companies in the west. His knowledge and expertise are an asset in researching and analyzing Africa's progress and struggles in bio-medical success and healthcare delivery.
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