Research

Research & Innovation

Evidence shaped by African questions and realities.

We connect researchers, institutions and decision-makers to produce useful studies, policy insight and data-driven innovation.

Research focus

Knowledge designed to move from publication to practice.

We are developing collaborative research around sectors where better evidence can improve policy, services and livelihoods.

Health & wellbeing

Applied analytics and research supporting access, delivery quality and population outcomes.

Agriculture & climate

Evidence for resilient production, food systems, environmental sustainability and local adaptation.

Education & work

Skills, learning, employability and labour-market insight for Africa’s growing talent base.

Finance & enterprise

Research into inclusion, SME growth, markets and responsible technology adoption.

Governance & policy

Data and analysis that improve public decisions, institutional capacity and accountability.

Responsible AI & data

Locally relevant inquiry into governance, ethics, access, representation and useful application.

Ways to collaborate

Bring a question, dataset, programme or funding theme.

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Commission a study

Develop decision-ready evidence around a defined institutional need.

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Co-design research

Build a joint methodology with universities, practitioners or communities.

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Fund a theme

Support sustained inquiry into a priority African development challenge.

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Translate findings

Turn research into briefs, tools, data stories and stakeholder learning.

Let us investigate a question that matters.

Share the challenge, audience, available evidence and intended use. We welcome institutional, academic and funding collaborations.