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Applied Research & Standards

Research, publications, and open standards grounded in African realities and written for decision makers.

About this service

What we do

We produce applied research and case studies on AI governance, power, and accountability, grounded in African and Global South realities and written for the people who make decisions, not only for academics. This carries forward our Applied research service.

We also translate that research into practical standards. By publishing open, locally grounded reference frameworks, we help set the baseline that organisations and regulators across the region can adopt and adapt.

What is included

Inside Applied Research & Standards

Applied research and publicationsEvidence and case studies on AI governance, written for decision makers.
Commissioned research and benchmarkingFocused studies and maturity assessments for governments and institutions.
Open standards and reference frameworksLocally grounded standards others can adopt, from procurement to governance.
Thought leadership and briefingsClear, current analysis that helps leaders navigate a fast moving field.
Our approach

How we work with you

1

Ground

We root every question in real African and Global South context.

2

Investigate

We research rigorously and independently.

3

Translate

We turn findings into standards, guidance, and practice leaders can use.

Why clients trust us

Trusted to get this right

We wrote national AI policy

Our team led the drafting of a national AI policy, so we bring lived experience of turning principle into rule, not just commentary on it.

Independent by design

We advise on AI and assure it. We do not sell the systems we assess, which is what makes our judgement worth trusting.

Grounded in law and data protection

Our foundation in law, data protection, and recognised AI standards means our advice holds up where it counts.

African realities, global standards

We understand the context our clients operate in, and we hold our work to international standards. Both, not one or the other.

Certified expertise

We hold credentials in the international AI management system standard, and we keep current as the field and its rules evolve.

Practical, not theoretical

We deliver frameworks, checklists, and templates your team can use immediately, not abstractions that sit on a shelf.

Let us help with applied research & standards.

Tell us what you are working on and we will show you how we can help. Email us directly at:

info@pacfaie.org
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