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42 Resources | 2026 Edition

Research and Reports 2026

Evidence-based research on data-informed development, institutional capability and system performance using documented methodologies and appropriate sector standards.

Research Focus Areas

Health Systems

12 reports

Climate & Environment

9 reports

Economic Development

11 reports

Social Inclusion

10 reports

Featured Research Reports

Annual ReportJanuary 2026

State of African Development 2026: Transformational Pathways

Analysis of development progress against national and continental priorities, with forward-looking considerations across approved research contexts.

3,420 downloads
Thematic StudyFebruary 2026

Health Systems Resilience: Lessons from Post-Pandemic Recovery

Evidence synthesis on health-system resilience, infrastructure planning, service continuity and institutional capability.

2,180 downloads
Data AnalysisMarch 2026

Climate Adaptation Finance and Implementation

Tracking analysis of climate finance disbursements, absorption rates, and impact metrics across African adaptation projects.

1,890 downloads
MethodologyJanuary 2026

Locally Led Development: Impact Assessment Framework

Validated framework for measuring empowerment, ownership, and sustainability in community-driven development programmes.

1,650 downloads
Sector AnalysisFebruary 2026

Digital Transformation in Agriculture

Assessment of agritech adoption, digital extension services, precision agriculture and implementation considerations.

1,420 downloads
Evidence ReviewMarch 2026

Youth Employment and Economic Inclusion: What Works

Systematic review of youth livelihood interventions with cost and implementation considerations from selected programmes.

1,890 downloads

2026 Research Standards

Data Quality Framework
  • • FAIR principles compliance (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable)
  • • Disaggregated data by gender, age, disability, and location
  • • Transparent data provenance and methodology documentation
  • • Open data licensing where ethically appropriate
International Alignment
  • • Every programme evaluated against six criteria: relevance, coherence, effectiveness, efficiency, impact and sustainability
  • • Results aligned to national and continental development priorities
  • • National treatment protocols and current clinical and technical evidence
  • • Independent ethical review and informed consent for all research
Evidence Synthesis
  • • Systematic review protocols (PRISMA 2020 guidelines)
  • • Mixed-methods integration frameworks
  • • Realist evaluation approaches for complex interventions
  • • Cost-effectiveness analysis standards (iDSI Reference Case)
Participatory Research
  • • Community-based participatory research (CBPR) integration
  • • Local researcher capacity building and co-authorship
  • • Indigenous knowledge systems recognition
  • • Research benefit sharing with participating communities

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