Research

Rigorous analysis. Clear impact.

Our work spans three pillars: AI & technology policy, African finance & emerging markets, and geopolitics & economics. Every output is grounded in primary data and built for decision-makers.

01 — PILLAR

AI & Technology Policy

Original research at the intersection of artificial intelligence, governance, and societal impact. From generative model risk to AI adoption in emerging economies — grounded in technical reality, written for decision-makers.

Generative AI AI Regulation Machine Intelligence Synthetic Data
02 — PILLAR

African Finance & Emerging Markets

Data-driven analysis of African financial systems, digital asset ecosystems, fintech growth, and macroeconomic shifts. Backed by proprietary modelling and primary research — not just commentary.

Digital Assets Tokenisation MENA Finance Fintech Policy
03 — PILLAR

Geopolitics & Economics

Scenario-based analysis of global trade, policy shifts, and economic risks — told through the African lens. Deep-dive investigations that connect macro forces to ground-level impact across 15+ countries.

Trade Policy ESG & Climate Risk Modelling Scenario Analysis
Research Agenda

What we're working on

Four interconnected domains, each backed by original data collection and primary analysis.

R-01
Generative AI & Synthetic Data Policy

Regulatory landscape, risk frameworks, and institutional readiness for synthetic data adoption in financial services, healthcare, and public administration across Africa and MENA.

R-02
Digital Asset Regulation in Emerging Markets

Comparative analysis of tokenisation frameworks, crypto policy, and CBDC development across Africa, the UAE, and Southeast Asia — with IFRS-aligned valuation modelling.

R-03
Climate Risk & ESG in African Finance

Quantitative scenario modelling of climate transition risks on African sovereign debt, banking systems, and infrastructure portfolios. Methodology aligned with TCFD and NGFS frameworks.

R-04
Supply Chain Intelligence & Trade Finance

Data-driven research on blockchain-enabled traceability, import/export financing structures, and the economic impact of logistics digitalisation across FMCG and agricultural corridors in the MENA region.

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