Research at ASG

Research at ASG focuses on developing practical solutions for Africa’s most urgent challenges in the coming decade. Many key policy priorities in Africa are under-researched. ASG aims to address these gaps by prioritising research on African issues and amplifying Africa’s voice on the global stage.

ASG has established dedicated research centres that focus on home-grown innovations, African history, leadership, pan-African and regional integration, and the effective use of technology. These centres aim to drive systemic and institutional change across Africa.

Our faculty members dedicate substantial time to research, thought leadership, and policy engagement, concentrating on these vital areas. Students also participate in rigorous research, helping to position ASG as a leading research hub for Africa’s policy challenges.

ASG offers academic pathways for African scholarship with global impact, producing knowledge rooted in African history and addressing both local and international issues.

ASG fosters a dynamic research environment that advances scholarship and policy solutions for real-world challenges in Africa and globally.

Research Programmes

ASG will develop independent research centres to address Africa’s current policy and governance challenges. These research areas will align with the school’s curriculum and faculty expertise, engaging ASG faculty and students in cutting-edge research directly connected to Africa’s needs.

Centre for Home-Grown Innovations in Policy and Governance

This programme will highlight and share innovative solutions developed by African governments and communities. It will feature case studies on government innovation and a guest speaker series with reform leaders and practitioners.

Key areas of exploration include:

  • Strategies to drive economic transformation and create productive employment.
  • Leading climate change initiatives for mitigation, adaptation, and resilience.

Centre for African History and Leadership

This programme will focus on understanding Africa’s current challenges by studying its pre-colonial, colonial, and post-colonial history. Faculty and students will participate through publications, seminars, lecture series, and collaborations with African history scholars worldwide.

Key areas of exploration include:

  • Analysing historical contexts to shape future policy.
  • Collaborative research with global scholars to deepen knowledge of Africa’s past and present.

Centre for Trade and Regional Integration

This programme will explore ways to enhance the effectiveness of African regional and continental collaboration.We will partner with regional and continental bodies, hosts guest lecturers from multilateral African organisations, and produces policy briefs and papers on key integration challenges.

Key areas of exploration include:

  • Strategies to drive economic transformation and create productive employment.
  • Leading climate change initiatives for mitigation, adaptation, and resilience.

Centre for Technology and Effective Delivery

This programme will focus on strengthening the delivery and implementation capacities of African governments. It will involve partnerships with government innovation hubs, translating innovation projects into transferable research, publishing policy papers, and collaborating with technology hubs.

Key areas of exploration include:

  • Building social resilience and improving community well-being.
  • Enhancing urban capacity to manage rapid urbanisation.
  • Supporting digital transformation to improve governance, society, and economy.
  • Strengthening governance structures and public administration.