Policy & Research
Evidence for the future of work.
We publish comprehensive policy papers and research focused on youth economic independence, the skills gap, and the future of work in Nigeria.
Policy Paper 001
Beyond Unemployment: A Skills-First Framework for Nigerian Youth Economic Independence
Nigeria's youth unemployment crisis is not merely an employment problem—it is a skills access problem. This paper proposes a three-pillar framework for systemic change.
SDG 4 · Quality EducationSDG 8 · Decent WorkSDG 10 · Reduced Inequalities
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Research Timeline
July 2026
Published
001Beyond Unemployment
Youth Employability
September 2026
Upcoming
002AI Won't Steal Nigeria's Future
Artificial Intelligence
November 2026
Upcoming
003Degrees Without Direction
Career Development
January 2027
Upcoming
004Skills for Tomorrow
Digital Skills
Research Focus Areas
What we investigate.
Skills Gap Analysis
Mapping the gap between what schools teach and what employers need in modern Nigerian workplaces.
Global Youth Labour Markets
How remote work and global hiring trends create both challenges and opportunities for African youth.
Impact Measurement
Developing rigorous methodologies for measuring the real-world impact of career guidance interventions.
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