The African Institute of Strategic Communication, Journalism and Media Research

Roadmap/ Strategic Plan

Afriscom strategic plan that covers best parts of the next five years.

STRATEGIC FORECAST

Five-Year Work Plan

A progressive blueprint mapping the operational evolution of the Afriscom Institute from foundational setup to global legacy positioning.

1
Years 1–2

Phase One: Foundation

Active / Fully Setup
  • Set up the Institute and operational governance structures, including official Board appointments and baseline policy frameworks.
  • Populate the institute's core administrative and scholarly staff branches.
  • Launch the inaugural flagship institutional publication.
  • Build initial institutional partnerships and baseline global visibility.
2
Years 3–4

Phase Two: Growth & Consolidation

In Progress (45% Active)
  • Expand active research clusters and widen the regional reach of targeted training activities.
  • Increase policy engagement workflows with global governance organs.
  • Scale up strategic institutional partnerships both regionally and globally.
3
Year 5

Phase Three: Impact & Legacy

Scheduled Target
  • Demonstrate measurable impact benchmarks across all regional sectors.
  • Execute comprehensive institutional reviews and strategic renewals.
  • Secure long-term fiscal planning and permanent structural legacy positioning.
EVALUATION METRICS

Measuring Our Success

The long-term developmental footprint of the Afriscom Institute is systematically benchmarked against rigid operational output key indicators.

Scholarly Publications

Peer-reviewed communication insights, empirical policy studies, and media field reports arising directly from the activities of the Institute.

Executed Partnerships

Formalized operational integrations and cross-border research pipelines successfully initiated with global universities and networks.

Thought Leadership Events

High-level scientific conferences, seminars, stakeholder roundtables, and specialized practice workshops launched annually.

Professional Training Programs

Applied capacity building modules and certification courses delivered directly to mid-career practitioners, executives, and newsrooms.