AFRALTI Research, Innovation & Consultancy (RIC) Portfolio
Driving Innovation, Evidence & Impact for Africa’s Digital Transformation
Who We Are
AFRALTI’s Research, Innovation and Consultancy (RIC) Department is the Institute’s centre for research excellence, innovation, technical advisory and knowledge generation.
We work with governments, regulators, academia, industry, development partners and communities to generate knowledge, develop practical solutions and provide technical expertise that advances Africa’s digital transformation.
Vision: To be a leading centre of excellence for research, innovation and consultancy in Africa.
Mission: Advance knowledge, innovation and evidence-based solutions that transform lives and build a digitally inclusive Africa.
Why Research Matters
Turning Evidence into Digital Impact
Africa’s digital transformation is moving rapidly, but progress requires more than technology. It requires evidence, innovation, and collaboration.
AFRALTI’s Research, Innovation and Consultancy (RIC) turns knowledge into practical action. Through applied research, innovative solutions, technical advisory, and policy support, we help address complex digital challenges and identify opportunities for sustainable transformation.
Why It Matters
🔎 Informs Policy
Generating evidence that supports sound, data-driven policy and decision-making.
🏛️ Strengthens Institutions
Building institutional capacity to adopt, manage and sustain digital solutions.
💡 Drives Innovation
Turning research and emerging technologies into practical solutions.
🤝 Enables Collaboration
Connecting governments, academia, industry and development partners around shared challenges.
🌍 Builds Sustainable Digital Ecosystems
Supporting inclusive, resilient and sustainable digital transformation across Africa.
Our Approach
Research → Evidence → Innovation → Action → Impact
We don’t just study digital challenges. We work to solve them.
What We Do
• Applied Research
• Innovation & Solution Development
• Consultancy Services
• Capacity Building
• Partnerships & Collaboration
• Knowledge Management & Dissemination
• Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning
• Commercialization & Enterprise Support
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