Impact in Motion

From Governance Watch to the YouthWorks Accelerator, explore the signature initiatives turning policy into practice for a better Nigeria.

Good Governance & Accountability

Civic Monitoring: Community scorecards, citizen report portals, and participatory audits of public services.
Open Data & Transparency: Support ministries, MDAs, LGAs to publish budgets, procurement, and performance dashboards.
Policy Labs: Co-design evidence-based policies with government and civil society; test pilots before scale.
Social Contracts: Facilitate town halls where citizens and officials agree on service-delivery commitments.

Outcomes

Reduced service delivery gaps.
Increased public trust and participation.
Faster feedback loops and corrective actions.

Economic & Social Impact

MSME Support: Business clinics, access-to-finance navigation, and market linkage programs for small enterprises.
Skills for the Future: Digital, green, and entrepreneurial skills training with job placement pipelines.
Social Protection Mapping: Identify vulnerable households, optimize targeting, and track benefits delivery.
Community Infrastructure: Support inclusive design and maintenance of water, health, and education facilities.

Outcomes

Job creation, MSME growth, and increased household resilience.
Improved access to essential services and social safety nets.

Youth Inclusivity & Leadership

Youth Councils: Local councils embedded in project governance—youth co-design, monitor, and evaluate.
CivicTech Fellowship: Train young Nigerians to build community apps, data tools, and advocacy campaigns.
Policy Apprenticeships: Pair youth with government units and civil society for hands-on policy experience.
Culture & Creativity: Support creative industries as vehicles for storytelling, civic engagement, and livelihoods.

Outcomes

Stronger youth representation and leadership pipelines.
Increased youth employment and civic participation.

Sustainable Development & Climate Resilience

Climate-Smart Communities: Community-led adaptation plans, flood early warnings, and nature-based solutions.
Green Jobs & Enterprises: Support circular economy ventures, clean energy micro-enterprises, and agroecology.
ESG for Public Projects: Integrate social and environmental safeguards into public investments.
Data for Sustainability: Track emissions, waste, water, and biodiversity indicators at local levels.

Outcomes

Reduced climate risk and improved environmental stewardship.
New green enterprises and jobs with community ownership

Stories of Change and Impact

“Vision Platform Nigeria helped our community finally be heard. Through their engagement sessions and monitoring tools, we were able to raise issues around health services and actually see follow up from local authorities. This was the first time many residents felt their voices mattered.”

Ogun State

Community Leader

“As a young participant in the YouthWorks program, I gained practical skills, mentorship, and confidence. I did not just learn theory, I worked on real problems and collaborated with people who believed in my ideas. This experience opened doors for my career and civic involvement.”

Youth Program

Participant

“Working with Vision Platform Nigeria has shown what evidence driven development looks like in practice. Their ability to combine data, community insight, and partnerships makes their interventions effective and credible. They are a trusted partner for sustainable impact.”

Development Partner

Program Manager