Trans-disciplinary Futures Research for Africa
Modeling research capacity needs for the future
Reimagining African Research for a Sustainable Future.
The Trans-disciplinary Futures Research for Africa is a collaborative endeavor between African academia, local/indigenous communities, and decision-makers to collectively address emerging and future glocal challenges.
Leveraging grassroots agency and academic research networks, the program nurtures diverse ways of knowing and doing across Africa.
We don't just bring stakeholders together—we ensure these collaborations contribute to the Africa Agenda 2063 and the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Our capacity building focuses on:
Knowledge
Transition
Data
Funding
Flows
Evidence
Communication
Core Areas
The program is flexibly built on five core areas of concern which were chosen due to their significance in creating Africa’s sustainable and just futures:
Our Presence
Extending our impact across Africa
In our quest to strengthen research collaboration between African universities and local
communities, Transdisciplinary Futures Research for Africa operates across multiple
countries in Africa.
Our work extends to Kenya, Namibia, South Africa, and Ghana, where we actively engage with
universities, research institutions, and local communities to co-develop solutions for
emerging and future glocal complex challenges.
Through our extensive work in Kenya, Namibia, South Africa, Ghana, and beyond, the program
is dedicated to advancing transdisciplinary research, fostering collaboration, and
co-creating solutions that address the unique challenges faced by African
communities.
Together, we strive to build a sustainable and prosperous future for Africa and contribute
to global knowledge and impact.
🗞️ Latest News
Falling walls and federating capacities: How best can we do this to enhance experiences of early futures researchers in global research conferences?
Mon, May 26, 2025
Retracing and strengthening transdisciplinary cultures in climate-related research in African Universities
Mon, May 26, 2025