About Us
Building on Two Decades of Governance Reform for Sustainable Growth.
Our story is one of continuity, the evolution of a long-term partnership between Nigeria and the UK to drive development and growth
Our Story
PACE represents the newest chapter in Nigeria’s longstanding and evolving governance reform journey, which has spanned over twenty years. The trajectory of learning, collaboration, and progress, is underpinned by governance, accountability and climate resilience as essential foundations for sustainable development.
Through successive UK International Development programmes managed by DAI Global, this partnership has shaped how Nigerian governments plan, budget, and respond to citizens’ needs. It has also shown the power of how problem-driven, iterative, adaptive and contextual approaches enable government, civil society, and communities to work together to make governance work better for people.
PACE works through a whole of society approach, built on the understanding that Nigeria's governance and climate challenges are deeply interconnected and can only be addressed when everyone plays a part.
Our approach strengthens the foundations of reform—people, institutions, resources, and performance, ensuring citizens have a voice, governments are responsive, and public resources are managed transparently to deliver real results. PACE translates this vision into action through:
Issue-based coalitions
that unite reformers to tackle priority governance and climate challenges.
Core governance interventions
that build trust, strengthen accountability, and integrate climate action into policies and budgets.
Evidence and learning
that guide adaptive decision-making and inform advocacy.
A Strategic Opportunities Fund
that allows flexible responses to emerging political and reform opportunities.
What We Do
PACE strengthens governance and accelerates climate action in Nigeria. PACE aims to strengthen democratic systems, processes and institutions.
Support partnerships to influence and hold government accountable.
Increase state government internally generated revenue.
Mainstream climate action in the centre of state government policy, planning and budgets.
Lead Implementer
PACE is managed by DAI, which draws on decades of experience in global governance and climate programs. DAI addresses social and economic development issues stemming from inefficient markets, weak governance, and instability.
They work with a wide range of clients, including national and local governments, bilateral and multilateral donors, private corporations, and philanthropies. They combine deep technical expertise, robust operating capabilities, and proven financial acumen to help clients solve their most pressing problems.
Our Consortium Partners
DAI manages the consortium that bring deep expertise in governance, climate action, inclusion & accountability, Each partner plays a distinct role in ensuring that the programme delivers results.
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.