a leading nexus for africa's place in the world

join us!

upcoming events


recent publications


pillars

what guides our work

critical african knowledge of the world

GEAR Hub is an African-based entity for critical thinking and analysis that produces cutting-edge knowledge and understanding of the world.

partnerships

Forging strategic partnerships with think tanks, international organizations, civil societies, businesses and universities in Africa and the rest of the world to undertake collaborative projects and provide a base for visiting scholars researching and teaching in relevant areas.

knowledge centre

We are a vibrant home for collegial explorations between African institutions and their counterparts in the rest of the world to promote mutual understanding. We serve as a repository for cutting-edge knowledge on tracking the most pressing global, regional, national and local issues.

undertaking research

Consistent with our vision of research-active initiatives, GEAR Hub engages in the production of evidence-based, empirical and original research across political, economic and cultural spheres.

policy relevance

We engage in intellectual work that addresses pertinent policy issues in Africa’s relations with established and emerging powers and developing nations. GEAR Hub serves as a site for intellectual and policy exchanges, interactions, and partnerships.

critical african knowledge of the world

GEAR Hub is an African-based entity for critical thinking and analysis that produces cutting-edge knowledge and understanding of the world.

partnerships

Forging strategic partnerships with think tanks, international organizations, civil societies, businesses and universities in Africa and the rest of the world to undertake collaborative projects and provide a base for visiting scholars researching and teaching in relevant areas.

knowledge centre

We foster collegial explorations between African institutions and their global counterparts to promote mutual understanding. We provide cutting-edge knowledge on pressing global, regional, national and local issues.

undertaking research

Consistent with our vision of research-active initiatives, GEAR Hub engages in the production of evidence-based, empirical and original research across political, economic and cultural spheres.

policy relevance

We conduct research on Africa's policy issues in relation to established powers and developing nations, fostering intellectual and policy exchanges, interactions and partnerships.