The Africa Centre for Critical Minerals & Energy Transition (ACCET) is a Pan-African policy, research, and advisory institution dedicated to ensuring that Africa’s critical minerals drive inclusive development, industrial transformation, and a just energy transition.
Headquartered in Ghana, ACCET serves as a knowledge hub, convening platform, and strategic partner for governments, development partners, private sector actors, academia, and civil society working at the intersection of critical minerals, clean energy, and sustainable development.
As global demand for Africa’s minerals accelerates, ACCET exists to ensure Africa is not merely a supplier of raw materials, but a shaper of value chains, policies, and global energy futures.
Africa holds a significant share of the world’s critical minerals essential for clean energy technologies — yet the continent continues to face challenges of weak governance, limited value addition, environmental harm, and unequal global partnerships.
ACCET was established in response to a growing gap:
the absence of a dedicated, Africa-led institution focused exclusively on critical minerals and the energy transition; and
the need for credible, evidence-based African voices in global mineral, climate, and energy policy debates.
Founded by African policy practitioners and researchers, ACCET was created to bridge research, policy, finance, and practice, ensuring that Africa’s mineral wealth becomes a foundation for long-term prosperity and climate resilience.
A sustainable and resilient Africa where critical minerals drive inclusive development and power a just global energy transition.
To serve as Africa’s leading hub for research, policy dialogue, and partnerships on critical minerals and energy transition—ensuring Africa’s resources translate into prosperity, equity, and climate security.
Responsible mineral governance that protects people and planet.
A just transition that benefits African communities and future generations.
Rigorous, evidence-based research and policy engagement
Building bridges across sectors, regions, and global partner
Forward-looking solutions for Africa’s industrial and energy future.
Ethical standards in governance and partnerships.