PACE is shaping governance for a greener, more prosperous Nigeria.

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Who We Are

A programme driving economic growth
and climate action

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What We Do

We work at the nexus of governance and
climate to attract investment, create jobs
and improve livelihoods.

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Why We Do It

Because good governance unlocks
climate finance, economic transformation
and effective services.

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How We Do It

By building partnerships through a
Whole-of-Society approach.

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Who We Are
Who We Are

A programme driving economic growthand climate action.

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What We Do
What We Do

We work at the nexus of governance and climate to attract investment, create jobs and improve livelihood.

Learn More →
Why We Do It
Why We Do It

Because good governance unlocks climate finance, economic transformation and effective services.

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How We Work
How We Do It

By building partnerships through a Whole-of-Society approach.

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About Us

PACE, implemented by DAI, emerges from a rich legacy of over two decades of governance reform efforts in Nigeria.

It draws on the success and lessons from 4 generations of programmes.

0 focus states: Kano,
Kaduna, Jigawa and
13 states engaged
0+ partners and stakeholders
engaged
+ MDAs engaged
Our Key Strategies

Targeted Reforms
One Issue at a Time

By building issue-based partnerships, addressing core governance challenges, leveraging research and
evidence, and utilising flexible funding mechanisms, we ensure interventions are responsive, collaborative, and impactful,

  • 01 Issue Based Coalitions
  • 02 Governance Strengthening
  • 03 Research, Evidence & Learning
  • 04 Strategic Opportunities Fund
Coalitions

We adopt a partnership-driven approach to reform, bringing together state and non-state actors to identify and address governance and climate challenges collaboratively

Governance

PACE strengthens governance by addressing five interrelated challenges: dependency on oil revenues, weak social contract, lack of transparency and accountability, unequal power structures, and fragmented climate action.

Research

We emphasise research and evidence-based decision-making and leverage findings from ongoing research to inform strategies, adapt interventions, and ensure alignment with local needs and contexts.

Strategy

We respond flexibly to political opportunities as they arise, enabled through the Strategic Opportunities Fund (SOF).

Our Activities

dialogue

Strengthening social contract through fiscal governance

Date:11th February, 2026
Location: Abuja Continental Hotel, Abuja

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Where We Work
Shaping Systems,
State by State

PACE operates in Kaduna, Kano, and Jigawa States, with engagement at the federal and regional levels to influence governance and climate reforms across all 36 states of Nigeria.

Through our Helpdesk, we extend tailored support to non-focal states, sharing lessons, tools, and evidence from our core interventions to strengthen governance and climate action nationwide.

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What We Do

Driving Nigeria’s Journey to Accountable and Inclusive Growth

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Setting The PACE: Stories of Progress and Partnership...

Globally, nations are grappling with economic pressures, evolving geopolitical dynamics, rising conflicts and the accelerating...

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Mainstreaming Climate into Fiscal Planning

As part of ongoing efforts to ‘green’ fiscal processes, PACE supported the Kaduna State Government...

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Strengthening Fiscal Transparency and Accountability at the Local...

The Partnership for Agile Governance and Climate Engagement (PACE) supported the Kaduna State Government in...

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Enhancing Transparency & Improving Accountability

Leveraging nearly a decade of FCDO’s support to local governance reforms, PACE facilitated the update...

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From Fragmented Interventions to a Unified System

PACE supported the Kaduna State Government to strengthen coordination, accountability, and evidence-based decision-making

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Championing Inclusive Local Governance

PACE recently led the coordination of a high-level retreat for Kaduna State’s newly elected local...

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Our Resources

Explore a collection of research, reports, and stories from our work. Our resources highlight progress, evidence, and new thinking on governance, climate action, and growth.

Guide to Accessing Climate Finance Book

Begin your climate finance journey

Nigeria faces a $17.7 billion annual climate finance gap, yet opportunities abound for states and businesses to unlock transformative funding.

To bridge this gap, the Partnership for Agile Governance and Climate Engagement (PACE) developed this practical guide to help subnational governments and eco-friendly businesses access climate finance. Drawing on over two decades of governance reform experience, PACE provides actionable steps, readiness tools, and insights into 18 priority climate finance sources, positioning you to drive climate-resilient growth.

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What Our Stakeholders Say

We cannot build resilient infrastructure, diversify our energy sources, or create an economy that truly benefits people without addressing climate change. This is why climate action is an investment we must make today for our children and the generations to come.

Wale Edun

Honorable Minister of Finance, Federal Republic of Nigeria

Wale Edun

The Climate Finance Guide comes at a crucial time when climate-related challenges are worsening conflicts and displacements across the Sahel. Effective coordination of climate finance across local, state, and federal levels is essential to tackle these challenges and unlock new opportunities.

Abubakar Atiku Bagudu

Minister of Budget & Economic Planning, Federal Republic of Nigeria

Abubakar Atiku Bagudu
Platforms+

Let’s support your governance and reform goals

The PACE Platforms+ provides support to partners across Nigeria seeking guidance on governance, climate action, and inclusive growth. Drawing from PACE's work in Kaduna, Kano, and Jigawa, Platforms+ connects non-focal states and stakeholders to expert advice, research, and tools that inform practical reform and decision-making.

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