RESEARCH IMPACT
Nigeria's National AI Strategy
Better futures for Africa through evidence-based AI governance
African nations face major barriers to participating in global AI development; many lack the research infrastructure, policy frameworks, or international recognition needed to ensure AI benefits their 1.4 billion citizens.
01 - Policy Research & Analysis
We conduct rigorous economic and policy research that governments need to make informed AI decisions.
Evidence-Based Analysis
Peer-reviewed quality research using econometric modeling, field surveys, and comprehensive data analysis across 54 African countries completely.
Practical Application
Research designed for policymakers - academically rigorous but accessible, with clear recommendations and implementation frameworks.
Continental Perspective
First insightful comprehensive AI economics research covering all African regions, from the Sahel to Southern Africa, capturing diverse economic contexts.
Global Recognition
Our research informs international AI governance discussions, ensuring African voices are heard in forums shaping humanity's technological future.
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Government Advisory Services
Working together with African governments, we develop national AI strategies, build policy capacity, and provide ongoing advisory support.global citizenship and planetary responsibility. Thanks to our advanced technological infrastructure.
National AI Strategy Development
Comprehensive policy frameworks tailored to each country's economic structure, development priorities, and resource constraints.
Economic Impact Assessment
Quantitative analysis of AI's potential contribution to GDP, employment, and sectoral transformation with specific investment recommendations.
Regulatory Framework Design
Evidence-based governance models balancing innovation promotion with consumer protection, optimized for limited regulatory capacity.
Implementation Support
Ongoing advisory services ensuring strategies translate from policy documents to measurable economic outcomes.
Research Fellowship Program
Training African researchers in AI economics methodology, policy analysis, and international governance frameworks.
Policy Practitioner Training
Workshops for government officials on AI strategy development, economic impact assessment, and regulatory design.
Academic Partnerships
Collaborations with African universities to establish AI economics curricula and research programs.
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Knowledge Transfer
Public seminars, webinars, and conferences disseminating research findings to broader policy and business communities.
Be the change for one country:
🇳🇬 Nigeria
Nigeria needs comprehensive AI strategy to capture its $59 billion economic opportunity and create millions of jobs.
🇰🇪 Kenya
Kenya's innovation ecosystem requires policy frameworks protecting data workers while promoting AI entrepreneurship.
🇿🇦 South Africa
South Africa needs AI adoption strategies balancing industrial automation with employment preservation.
Our Research Domains
AI Economics
Quantifying AI's impact on African GDP, productivity, investment flows, and economic transformation.
Infrastructure Economics
Analyzing optimal investment strategies for AI-enabling digital infrastructure in African contexts.
Global Value Chains
Understanding Africa's current position and identifying pathways to capture more value in AI global economy.
Labor Market Analysis
Understanding AI's effects on employment in both formal and informal sectors across diverse African economies.
Innovation Ecosystems
Assessing conditions for AI entrepreneurship, startup development, and venture capital attraction.
Policy Frameworks
Developing governance models optimized for resource-constrained environments that promote innovation while protecting citizens.
Regional Integration
Examining how continental cooperation can accelerate AI development and maximize economic benefits.
Our Approach
Our numbers
Be the change for one continent
Your support enables rigorous, independent research ensuring African voices shape global AI governance.
54
African countries covered
8
Governments integrating our research into national strategies
$1.2T
Economic opportunity identified
50+
Publications advancing AI policy understandingGET INVOLVED
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