ABOUT US
Intro
About the African Futures
and Disruption Studies Lab
The African Futures and Disruption Studies Lab is a collaborative research platform dedicated to understanding how large-scale social, political, economic, and technological disruptions shape societies across Africa — and how evidence-based responses can be developed in real time.
Our work bridges research, policy, and practice by grounding inquiry in real-world contexts and engaging those most affected by change as active contributors to the research process.
Our Mission
To contribute to resilient, inclusive, and sustainable futures across Africa through rigorous, collaborative, and action-oriented research.
- •Understand societal disruptions by identifying shared patterns and mechanisms across contexts
- •Ground research in real-world settings through participatory and experimental methods
- •Co-create knowledge with stakeholders directly affected by change
- •Translate research findings into accessible evidence that informs policy and practice
Our Vision
Guiding Principles
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Evidence-Based Inquiry
Research priorities and interpretations are rooted in African realities and contexts.
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Participation and Co-Creation
Stakeholders actively shape research questions, methods, and outcomes
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Africa-Centered Perspectives
Research priorities and interpretations are rooted in African realities and contexts.
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Transparency and Accessibility
Research priorities and interpretationFindings are presented in clear and interpretable formats.ns are rooted in African realities and contexts.
Our Team
The African Futures and Disruption Studies Lab brings together an interdisciplinary group of researchers, scholars, and collaborators with expertise across social sciences, migration studies, political analysis, and applied research.
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