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Social and Economic Development
Our research in this area focuses on creating sustainable economic opportunities and improving social well-being in underserved communities through innovative strategies.
Research and publications
Focus areas that shape the programme
Five lines of work — economy, health, education, governance and AI — and the projects already running with partners.
Focus
Where the research sits
Each area is a live desk, not a slogan. The brief is always the same: useful findings that a ministry or municipality can act on.
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Public Health Initiatives
We are dedicated to improving public health outcomes through research-driven interventions, focusing on disease prevention, healthcare access, and health education programs.
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Education for All
Our education research aims to enhance access to quality education and improve learning outcomes through innovative teaching methods and technology integration in schools.
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Governance and Technology
We explore how technology can enhance governance, promote transparency, and empower citizens in developing countries through innovative digital solutions and policy frameworks.
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AI for Development
We explore how to apply ethical, practical AI and digital tools to improve public service delivery in underserved regions — from automating local governance tasks to enhancing access to healthcare and education.
In the field
Projects already running
Platforms, health tools and education programmes GRANDEE is delivering with governments and local partners.
Multilingual research platform for emerging economies
This initiative creates an inclusive, multilingual digital platform tailored to the realities of emerging economies. Designed for researchers, innovators, policymakers, and entrepreneurs, it enables collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and tech-driven solutions across diverse linguistic and cultural landscapes.
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AI in Healthcare
GRANDEE uses AI tools to improve maternal and child health in underserved rural areas, boosting access, streamlining care, and empowering frontline providers with data-driven insights.
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Access to Education for Women
Recognizing the closures of universities and schools, this programme delivers free, high-quality training via online platforms. Women remotely acquire skills in technical subjects, language, and professional development, and are connected with remote job placement programmes.
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Economic Roots Initiative (ERI): Reducing Irregular Migration through Local Empowerment
For less than the £5,000–£10,000 migrants pay smugglers, we offer real alternatives at home. The UK saves on enforcement, boosts global influence, and builds lasting economic ties.
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Papers from the network
Longer essays and country notes published as GRANDEE Insights.
AI Agents in Public Service Delivery – Health, Education, and Welfare
How AI agents are changing public service delivery in health, education and welfare — what already works in India, Rwanda and Estonia, and where a human still has to decide.
Albania’s Road to European Union Membership: Progress, Challenges, and Political Realities
Albania’s path to EU membership by 2030: the political, economic and institutional tests that remain, and how likely accession still is.
Türkiye After Mr. Erdoğan: Policy, Power, and the Path Forward
Türkiye after Erdoğan’s final term: how power is held now, what policy can survive a transition, and the paths still open.
The Future of Pakistan: Navigating Economic, Political, and Security Crossroads
Pakistan at the junction of a weak economy, unsettled politics and security risk — and the choices that decide the next decade.
Transforming Afghanistan’s Mining Sector through AI and Digital Technologies
How AI and digital tools could govern Afghanistan’s mining sector, from survey data to a resource base valued at $1–3 trillion.
Uzbekistan’s Economic Outlook and Geopolitical Strategy, 2025–2030
Uzbekistan to 2030: 5–6% growth, market reform, and a foreign-policy balance between Russia, China and the West.
AI-Powered Solutions for Sustainable Development in Emerging Economies
Practical AI tools for sustainable development in emerging economies, built to work in local conditions rather than as a generic platform.
Bridging the Gap: Collaborative Partnerships for Sustainable Development
How GRANDEE works with governments, universities and civil society so research is used, not filed.
Empowering Women in Agriculture: A Case Study from Sub-Saharan Africa
Women grow most of Sub-Saharan Africa’s food but still lack land, credit and decision rights. This note sets out what has to change.