Research and Implementation Remain Disconnected
Africa's universities produce valuable research that could inform development programming — but the link between academic evidence and implementation is weak.
Connecting Research with Development Impact
The University Research Hub provides data mining tools that surface academic expertise, track publications, and facilitate collaboration between universities and the development sector.
Research Project Search
Discover ongoing and completed research across African universities
Publication Tracking
Track academic publications relevant to development sectors
Expertise Mapping
Map researcher expertise by sector, methodology, and geography
Collaboration Tools
Connect universities with donors, governments, and implementers
Data Mining Dashboard
Advanced analytics to surface patterns, trends, and evidence gaps
Evidence Gap Analysis
Identify where more research is needed to inform programmes
Data Mining Tools Showcase
Purpose-built tools designed to surface insights from Africa's academic research ecosystem.
Research Project Search
Search across thousands of ongoing and completed research projects by topic, country, methodology, and funding source. Discover relevant academic work that can inform programme design.
Publication Tracking
Track peer-reviewed publications, working papers, and policy briefs across development sectors. Stay informed about the latest evidence from African research institutions.
Expertise Mapping
Map researcher expertise across Africa's academic network. Find specialists by sector, methodology, language, and geographic focus to support programme evaluations and technical assistance.
Collaboration Matching
Connect universities with development programmes, donors, and implementing organisations. Facilitate research partnerships that bridge the gap between evidence and implementation.