Academic Research Remains Disconnected from Development Practice
African universities produce valuable research, but it often remains siloed from the development actors who could benefit most. This disconnect leads to:
Research that doesn't reach practitioners
Missed collaboration opportunities
Duplicated studies across institutions
Limited evidence-based programming
A Research Intelligence Platform for African Universities
Key capabilities designed to connect academic research with development impact.
Research Project Discovery
Discover research projects across African universities aligned with development priorities.
Publication Tracking
Track academic publications and research outputs relevant to development programmes.
Expertise Mapping
Map faculty expertise across disciplines, sectors, and geographies.
Collaboration Tools
Connect universities with development programmes, donors, and implementing partners.
Data Mining Tools
Advanced data mining tools to surface evidence, insights, and academic partnerships.
Key Use Cases
Connect academic research with development programmes
Surface faculty expertise for advisory and implementation roles
Track research outputs across African universities
Build university-donor-implementer partnerships
Outcomes & Value
Greater research visibility and impact
Stronger links between academia and practice
Increased collaboration opportunities
Evidence-based development programming
Enhanced university partnerships across Africa