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Research
Evidence and analysis exploring enterprise, economic participation and the systems that shape business growth.
INSIGHTSBuilding the
Building the
evidence for
what works.
Research, evidence and practical learning from the realities of enterprise and local economic development.
AfriBA uses research and implementation together, helping turn what we observe on the ground into knowledge that can improve programmes, institutions and enterprise support.
WHY EVIDENCE MATTERSLearn from
Learn from
what is actually
happening.
Better enterprise policy and programmes depend on understanding the realities behind the numbers.
We are interested in how people organise economically, how businesses operate, where opportunities are being created and what prevents enterprises from growing.
By connecting research with implementation, evidence becomes a practical tool for better decisions rather than simply an end product.
EXPLOREEvidence in
Evidence in
different forms.
Our insights bring together research, publications, ideas and learning generated through AfriBA's work.
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Reports
Deeper publications bringing together findings, lessons and practical implications from our work.
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Ideas
Perspectives on how enterprise development can become more practical, inclusive and responsive to local realities.
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Learning
What implementation is teaching us about enterprises, communities and approaches to local economic development.
AFRICA BUSINESS AFFAIRSINSIGHTS
Insights
for inclusive
growth
for inclusive
growth
FEATURED PUBLICATIONInsights for
Insights for
inclusive growth.
Our research agenda explores the structures, relationships and conditions that shape enterprise participation and growth across African economies.
Publications from this work will bring together evidence, practical learning and implications for organisations working across enterprise and economic development.
Publications coming soonOUR APPROACH TO EVIDENCEResearch connected
Research connected
to practice.
Observe
Start with the people, enterprises and economic systems we are trying to understand.
Analyse
Use data and evidence to identify patterns, barriers, opportunities and questions that matter.
Learn
Connect findings with implementation to understand what they mean in practice.
Share
Turn evidence into accessible knowledge that can inform decisions, programmes and wider conversations.
OUR VIEW
Evidence is most valuable when it changes how we understand a problem and what we do next.
FROM INSIGHT TO ACTIONEvidence should
Evidence should
move into
implementation.
Our insights are connected to AfriBA's wider work across grassroots enterprise development, practical learning and advisory.
Explore our work