1. Centre for Development Policy and Inclusive Growth (CDPIG)
Focus: Research and policy advisory on poverty reduction, inequality, rural development, and inclusive economic growth.
Activities
- Impact evaluations of social programs
- Policy dialogues with government and NGOs
- Training in development planning and monitoring & evaluation
2. Centre for Financial Innovation and Risk Analytics (CFIRA)
Focus: Cutting-edge research and training in fintech, digital finance, risk modeling, and financial stability.
Activities
- Fintech bootcamps and certifications
- Risk management simulations and stress testing labs
- Collaboration with banks, regulators, and startups
3. Centre for Taxation, Public Finance, and Fiscal Governance (CTPFG)
Focus: Tax policy, fiscal decentralization, public budgeting, and revenue mobilization.
Activities
- Executive training for tax administrators and policymakers
- Research on tax compliance, digital taxation, and fiscal transparency
- Technical assistance to government agencies
4. Centre for Law, Markets, and Institutions (CLMI)
Focus: Legal frameworks for economic development, corporate governance, regulatory reform, and institutional economics.
Activities
- Legal research on business and financial regulation
- Training in compliance, arbitration, and economic law
- Policy roundtables with legal practitioners and lawmakers
5. Centre for Pension and Social Protection Studies (CPSPS)
Focus: Pension systems, social insurance, aging populations, and welfare economics.
Activities
- Research on pension fund performance and reform
- Training for pension fund managers and trustees
- Policy advisory on social protection frameworks
6. Centre for Wealth Management and Private Capital (CWMP)
Focus: High-net-worth advisory, estate planning, family offices, and sustainable investing.
Activities
- Executive programs in wealth and portfolio management
- Research on intergenerational wealth transfer and philanthropy
- Industry-academic partnerships with private banks and asset managers
7. Centre for Business Strategy and Leadership (CBSL)
Focus: Strategic management, entrepreneurship, innovation, and organizational transformation.
Activities
- Leadership development programs and case study labs
- Research on African business models and competitiveness
- Incubation support for startups and SMEs
8. Centre for Data, Econometrics, and Policy Simulation (CDEPS)
Focus: Advanced data analytics, econometric modeling, and policy simulation for evidence-based decision-making.
Activities
- Training in R, Python, Stata, and machine learning for economists
- Development of macroeconomic and sectoral models
- Policy labs for scenario analysis and forecasting
