Research Services At AISD |

Credible Research for Impactful Decisions

Generating applied insights and tools to support policy, investment, and sustainablity goals

Research Focus

The African Institute for Sustainable Development (AISD) conducts applied, policy-relevant research that supports decision-making across the public and private sectors. Our work is designed to help policymakers, implementers, investors, and institutions understand sustainability risks, measure performance, and translate evidence into action. We focus on practical solutions to real-world challenges, producing research outputs that inform policy design, strengthen organisational capacity, and guide sustainable investment.

Research Approach

Applied & Policy-Relevant Research

Focused on real-world challenges, AISD delivers actionable insights that inform policy design, implementation, and investment decisions across priority sectors.

Priority Research

Strategic Sustainability Topics

  • Sustainability performance benchmarks for key sectors
  • ESG maturity and organisational capability assessment

  • Climate risk screening and adaptation options

  • Social value measurement frameworks

  • Sustainable finance readiness and reporting quality

  • Nature-based solutions in land use and the built environment

  • Supply chain sustainability and local content performance

Research Outputs

Practical Knowledge Products

Producing evidence-based resources that enable uptake, learning, and scale across institutions and markets.

Outputs include:

  • Research reports and technical papers

  • Policy briefs and guidance notes

  • Sector toolkits and templates

  • Annual sustainability outlooks and scorecards

  • Knowledge events and dissemination workshops

We Serve Serve

Who Our Research Serves |

Our research supports a diverse range of stakeholders, including:

  • Government ministries, regulators, and public agencies

  • Development finance institutions and investors

  • Private sector companies and industry associations

  • Development partners and non-governmental organisations

  • Academic and research institutions

Recent Projects

AI and Sustainability Seminar during FBNE Week at Koforidua Technical University

During FBNE Week at Koforidua Technical University, AISD delivered a forward-looking seminar on Artificial Intelligence and its transformative role in sustainability and modern professional practice. Serving as guest experts and knowledge partners, AISD engaged students and academic staff in a dynamic exploration of how AI is reshaping decision-making, project delivery,

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Research Consensus Building with Academia and Industry at Koforidua Technical University

AISD convened a strategic research consensus engagement at Koforidua Technical University that brought together academic leaders, researchers, and industry stakeholders to align sustainability research priorities with national development needs. In its role as technical facilitator and knowledge convener, AISD guided structured dialogue that connected academic research capabilities with real-world implementation

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