DATA & POLICY



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We emphasize a multi-thematic and interdisciplinary analytic approach. Our experts, scholars, and practitioners hail from a wide range of academic and policy fields including security & political violence studies, peace & conflict management, ethics in governance & leadership, environmental policy, and higher education.

SECURITY & INTELLIGENCE LAB

Preventive security
Security, violence and elections
Demilitarization of politics & professionalizing of the security sector

FOREIGN POLICY & DIASPORA STUDIES

U.S—Africa Relations
China—Africa Relations
EU—Africa Relations

RESOURCE, ENVIRONMENT & ENERGY LAB

Resource and environmental conflicts
Water, food insecurities & climate change
Electricity, power and clean energy

YOUTH, GENDER & VULNERABILITY POLICY

Women and youth in African security
Gender gaps & resource access in policy-making
Gender, youth, conflict & PTSD

AFRICAN POLITICAL ECONOMY LAB

Population, urbanization and youth bulge
ACFTA & the future of regional trade
AI, technology and development

LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE LAB

Data & public policy process
Corruption
Demographics & inclusive leadership