Francophone think tank · Independent research on the Global South
Independent Francophone think tank

Our mission: shedding light on
the Global South

CAP SUD produces rigorous prospective analyses on the economic, political and social dynamics of Southern countries — to inform public policy and strengthen international cooperation.

E Excellence Rigour in research and analysis
C Collaboration Interdisciplinarity and co-construction
T Transparency Total institutional integrity
D Diversity Respect for cultures and languages
Our purpose

Why CAP SUD?

Global South countries represent more than 85% of the world's population, yet remain under-represented in knowledge production. CAP SUD fills this gap by grounding its research in local realities.

01
Independent research

No partisan or governmental ties — our analyses follow facts, not political agendas.

02
Rooted in the South

Our researchers live and work in the regions they study. Proximity to the field is our comparative advantage.

03
Multilingualism

Publications and activities in French, English and Spanish — to reach the entire Francophonie and beyond.

5 Thematic research poles
3 Publication languages
15+ Global South countries covered
2022 Year of founding, Canada
Our journey

History and foundations

2022
CAP SUD founded

The consortium was created in Montreal by a group of Francophone researchers from Canadian, French and African universities.

2023
First research poles

Launch of 5 thematic poles and publication of first strategic briefs on governance and development in Africa.

2024
International expansion

First regional offices established; partnership agreements signed with universities in Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire and France.

2025
Institutional recognition

CAP SUD becomes observer at several Francophonie bodies. Launch of training programme and academic next-generation initiative.

2026
New trilingual website

Launch of the capsudconsortium.com digital platform with member area, publications database and AI strategic watch chatbot.

Trusted network

Our partners

Centre d'analyse et de prospective sur les Afriques (CAP-Afriques)
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Centre d'analyse et de prospective sur les Afriques (CAP-Afriques)

Centre de recherche affilié à l'UQAM, dédié à la prospective sur les Afriques

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Institut Universitaire de l'Entreprise et du Développement (IUED)
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Institut Universitaire de l'Entreprise et du Développement (IUED)

Institut universitaire sénégalais dédié à l'entreprise et au développement.

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Centre d'études sur l'intégration et la mondialisation (CEIM)
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Centre d'études sur l'intégration et la mondialisation (CEIM)

<p>Centre de recherche de l'UQAM sur l'intégration régionale et la mondialisation.</p>

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