Africa’s Leading BHR Think-and-Do Institute

Advancing responsible business and human rights across Africa

Responsible Business Institute Africa (RBI Africa) is building an evidence-driven, action-oriented platform to shape how business, human rights, and accountability are understood and practiced across the continent.

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AU member states covered by our flagship BHR research
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Thematic pillars aligned to SDGs 8, 13 & 16
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Stakeholders to be trained on HRDD by 2028
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Action Pillars driving systemic change across the continent
OUR SERVICES

Thematic Pillars

Each thematic area responds to the priorities identified in the Nairobi Declaration, Kenya’s NAP on Business and Human Rights, and the strategic frameworks of leading development partners.

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Responsible Business Practice

We support the advancement of responsible business conduct through policy reform, human rights due diligence, ESG advisory, and legal sector engagement across Africa.

Climate & Just Transition

We work at the intersection of climate justice, extractives, community rights, and responsible transition pathways to ensure that sustainability efforts protect people and communities.

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Digital Rights & Ethical AI

We explore how digital transformation, platform governance, data protection, and ethical AI can be aligned with human rights and access to justice.

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Key programmes driving systemic change
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Research publications planned by 2028
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African countries with programme presence by 2028
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Communities supported with access to remedy
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Invest in Africa’s business and human rights future

We invite donors, development partners, businesses, and civil society to co-design programme partnerships that advance responsible business practice across the continent.