Our Research

The African Research Centre adopts an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approach to research to address Africa’s unique challenges and opportunities.

Fostering collaboration across disciplines

Our research bridges academic rigour with real-world impact, equipping businesses and policymakers with data-driven strategies to drive economic and social transformation across the continent.

It is through this that he Centre advances innovative solutions in enterprise development, governance, and sustainable growth.

Adewale A. et al (2024) What comes after the Green Deal? Recommendations 2024 – 2029. Policy Report. High Level Groups on EU Policy Innovation

Adewale, A., Mare, J., Schepers S., (2023) Towards a Reset of Minds between Africa and Europe. Policy Report. High Level Groups on EU Policy Innovation on Africa Europe Partnership.

Adewale, A., (2023) Enterprising Nigeria: how “job seekers” can become “job creators” through functional entrepreneurship ecosystems. Policy Report. Nigeria Economic Summit Group

Adewale, A., Yadudu, M. and Oyewole, O., (2023) Central bank digital currencies in Africa: implications for financial inclusion and intra-African trade. Policy Report. Nigeria Economic Summit Group

European Union Institute for Security Studies, November, 2024

Invited by the EUISS to present a keynote on the current state of Europe-Africa relations.

Dubrovnik Forum, June 2024

Invited by the Croatian Government to present a session on the Africa panel on Europe-Africa relations at the Dubrovnik Forum.

EPPA Academy, June 2024

Invited to deliver a public lecture on “Reimaging Africa: Lifting the Veil of Ignorance” to the European Think-tank and Diplomatic Community in Brussels.

Afrodiáspora (s): building bridges between Africa and Spain, May 2024

Invited by the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs to present key insights to help shape Spain’s foreign policy with Africa.

Belgian Presidency of the European Union, March 2024

Delivered a keynote address to all 27 Africa Directors of EU nations on policy intervention to bridge the gap between Europe and Africa

Institute for Nigeria-China Development Studies, March 2024

Delivered a public lecture on the invitation of the Institute for Nigeria-China Development Studies at the University of Lagos on the Policy implications of China in Africa.

African Union Lunch Debate, January 2024

Presented the book at a lunch debate to the African Union Diplomatic Corp community on the invitation of the Belgian Ambassador to the African Union in Addis-Ababa January 2024