Advancing Research, Driving Impact.
Ghana's leading applied research and policy institute, generating evidence-based solutions for sustainable development across West Africa.
5+
Years of Research
20+
Projects Completed
10+
Policy Partners
Project
Climate Change and Mental Health in Market Places in Accra
Project
CAAR SCHOLARS Supports Field Research on Mining Governance in Atiwa East District
Project
Government of Ghana Policy Alignment in informal settlements in Accra
Event
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS - CAAR SCHOLARS JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOW PROGRAMME 2026
About CAAR
Evidence-Based Research for Real-World Impact
The Centre for Advanced and Applied Research (CAAR Scholars) is a Ghanaian think tank dedicated to producing rigorous, contextually-relevant research that informs policy, shapes development agendas, and improves lives across West Africa.
Founded by academics and practitioners, CAAR bridges the gap between research and policy by working directly with governments, civil society, and development partners.
Learn About UsRigorous Research
Peer-reviewed outputs with real-world applicability
Expert Network
Senior researchers and policy practitioners
Regional Reach
Impact across West Africa and beyond
Policy Impact
Research that reaches decision-makers
Our Values
What Guides Everything We Do
Integrity
We uphold the highest standards of honesty and transparency in every piece of research we produce.
Independence
Our findings are never compromised by political or financial influence, only evidence guides our conclusions.
Innovation
We embrace novel methodologies and creative thinking to address complex development challenges.
Inclusiveness
We ensure diverse voices, especially marginalised communities, are represented in our research and outcomes.
Impact
We measure success by the tangible change our research creates in communities and policy frameworks.
Focus Areas
Our Research Domains
Six interconnected areas where we generate evidence that matters.
Climate & Sustainability
- Climate adaptation
- Carbon markets
- Resilience planning
Governance & Policy
- Public sector reform
- Accountability frameworks
- Decentralisation
Economic Development
- Trade & investment
- Poverty reduction
- Labour markets
Technology and Artificial Intelligence
- Digital public goods
- AI policy
- Tech entrepreneurship
Environmental Management
- Land use
- Biodiversity policy
- Water resources
Business and Finance
- Energy access
- Renewable transition
- Subsidy reform
Latest from CAAR
Projects · Events · Publications
Capacity Building
Event
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS - CAAR SCHOLARS JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOW PROGRAMME 2026
Completed
Project
Climate Change and Mental Health in Market Places in Accra
Ongoing
Project
CAAR SCHOLARS Supports Field Research on Mining Governance in Atiwa East District
Completed
Project
Government of Ghana Policy Alignment in informal settlements in Accra
Completed
Project
University of Ghana and University of York Field Collaborative Research
Workshop
Event
Annual Virtual Climate Workshop Continues to Shape Global Climate Conversations
Conference
Event
Wikipedia Training Workshop
Conference
Event
Advancing Africa’s Green Future: Seminar on Renewable Energy and Energy Transition in Africa
Why Choose Us
The Research Partner That Delivers Real Change
We combine methodological rigour with deep contextual knowledge to produce research that governments, donors, and communities can act on.
- Evidence-based research grounded in primary data
- Policy translation that bridges academia and government
- Field-driven studies conducted in local communities
- Academic rigor combined with practical, actionable solutions
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