Research programmes

The Blavatnik School of Government co-hosts globally impactful and collaborative research programmes that operate across multiple sectors. The programmes conduct and foster research and debate, influencing both public and private sector policy.

Current programmes

Centre for the Study of African Economies

The home of much of the research and policy work on African economic development issues at the University of Oxford, aiming to improve economic and social conditions in the poorest societies

Digital Pathways at Oxford

Digital Pathways at Oxford will explore the strengths and weaknesses of emerging practice around policy and regulation of digital technologies in developing nations, and provide concrete proposals to improve them.

Global Economic Governance Programme

Fostering research and debate into how global markets and institutions can better serve the needs of people in developing countries

Government Outcomes Lab

Finding new ways for the public sector to commission services while achieving better social outcomes, and aligning the interests of local authorities, social investors and charities

International Growth Centre

Promoting sustainable growth in developing countries, focusing on what the centre has identified as the four key drivers of growth: state effectiveness, productive firms, liveable cities and reliable energy access