Understanding Complex Challenges Through Evidence
Our research combines quantitative and qualitative analysis, institutional knowledge, stakeholder perspectives and international experience to generate deeper understanding of economic, financial and development challenges.
Research Areas
Where Our Research Concentrates
- Financial Systems & Inclusion
- Research into financial markets, institutions, access to finance and financial-sector development.
- Economic Transformation
- Research supporting competitiveness, diversification, investment and productive-sector development.
- Private Sector & Entrepreneurship
- Analysis of MSMEs, entrepreneurship, business environments, innovation and private sector resilience.
- Digital Finance & Innovation
- Research into FinTech, digital financial services and emerging financial technologies.
- Gender & Economic Inclusion
- Analysis of barriers, opportunities and institutional approaches affecting women's economic and financial participation.
- Fragility, Recovery & Reconstruction
- Research into economic resilience, private sector survival, institutional recovery and reconstruction in fragile and conflict-affected environments.
Our Research Approach
Evidence Designed for Practical Use
Our research is designed not only to understand problems, but to inform decisions. Depending on the assignment, our approach may combine:
The emphasis remains on translating evidence into practical recommendations.
- Desk Research
- Quantitative Analysis
- Institutional Diagnostics
- Stakeholder Interviews
- Surveys
- Comparative Analysis
- International Benchmarking
- Policy Analysis
The Library
In Preparation
In preparation
The research library is being prepared. Studies are listed with their authors and abstracts once distribution rights are confirmed.
- Gender and Financial Inclusion Diagnostic – Ghana’s Financial SectorA comprehensive diagnostic of Ghana’s financial sector ecosystem covering banks, microfinance, rural and community banks, digital finance, insurance, pensions, equity and venture capital, with attention to demand- and supply-side barriers.Learn More
- Enhancing Policy and Funding Support for Innovation-Driven Enterprises in YemenPolicy research on innovation-driven enterprises, early-stage finance, diaspora investment, regulatory reform and practical measures to strengthen Yemen’s start-up and innovation ecosystem.Learn More
- Research, Policy & Strategic AdvisoryExtensive research and advisory experience producing economic and financial-sector diagnostics, national and sector strategies, policy analysis, institutional assessments and recommendations designed to support evidence-based decision-making and practical reform.Learn More
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