Evidence, expertise and practical decisions

Research Datasets

Documented data products with a clear source, coverage, licence and access conditions.

Publication scope

Documented data products with a clear source, coverage, licence and access conditions. Each release should identify the underlying evidence, reference period, author, method and interpretation. Quantitative findings require source verification and technical review before publication.

Available resources

The African Economies dataset provides sourced GDP and trade indicators for six countries over 2019–2025. Download the complete observations and metadata from the open data catalogue, or compare values in the interactive explorer. IDER’s corporate profiles and five research planning guides remain available in the research library.

Research and editorial enquiries

For a research need in this area, share the question, geography, intended use and delivery date. For proposed publications or recordings, provide the evidence source and disclosure permissions. Published multimedia should include captions or transcripts, and datasets should include documentation and download conditions.

Evidence into action

Make your next business, investment or policy decision with stronger evidence.

Discuss the questions, methods, expertise, timeframe and deliverables your decision needs.