Research
Research & Programs
Generating rigorous, context-driven evidence that informs policy and advances sustainable development across West Africa.
Our Clusters
Six Research Clusters
Each cluster brings together interdisciplinary expertise to tackle complex development challenges.
Climate & Sustainability
- Climate adaptation strategies
- Carbon markets and pricing
- Community resilience planning
- Environmental risk assessment
- Green infrastructure policy
Governance & Policy
- Public sector reform
- Anti-corruption frameworks
- Decentralisation policy
- Civic participation
- Legislative analysis
Economic Development
- Trade and investment policy
- Poverty reduction strategies
- Labour market analysis
- Financial inclusion
- SME development
Technology and Artificial Intelligence
- Digital public goods
- AI policy and ethics
- Tech entrepreneurship
- Data governance
- E-government solutions
Environmental Management
- Land use policy
- Biodiversity conservation
- Water resource management
- Waste management systems
- Ecosystem services
Business and Finance
- Trade and investment policy
- Financial markets analysis
- SME financing and support
- Business policy reform
- Economic resilience strategies
How We Work
Our Research Approach
A principled methodology ensuring every finding is credible, relevant, and actionable.
Foundation
Our Research Process
Mixed-Methods Design
We integrate quantitative and qualitative methods to produce robust, contextually-rich findings that hold up to scrutiny.
Participatory Research
Communities are partners in research design, data collection, and validation, not just subjects.
Peer Review & Quality
All outputs undergo rigorous internal and external peer review before publication or policy submission.
Policy Co-creation
We work alongside policymakers throughout the research cycle to maximise uptake and real-world application.
Longitudinal Tracking
We track long-term impact of our recommendations on policy frameworks and development outcomes over time.