Pan-African Institute of Research and Innovation

Research Directions:

Research Ethics and Integrity
Environment and Energy Transition
Peace, Security, and Governance

Research Ethics and Integrity

PIRI is dedicated to promoting a culture of research ethics and integrity. Our initiatives include educational programs for students and educators, fostering a
commitment to ethical research practices.

Ongoing Projects:
• Student Training Programme: Enhancing research integrity culture among undergraduate, graduate, and PhD students.
• Teaching for Educators Programme: Improving educators’ competencies to teach research ethics and integrity effectively.

Upcoming Project:
• Research ethics and integrity: Enhancing research integrity policy, structures, and governance systems in universities and research institutions.

Environment and Energy Transition

PIRI actively engages in collaborative research projects focusing on environmental sustainability and the transition to clean energy. Our aim is to contribute to global efforts addressing climate change.

Ongoing Projects:
• Excellence Lab – Environment and Circular Economy: Facilitating collaborative research projects among researchers in Africa and Europe.

Upcoming Project:
• Environmental Policy Assessment: Evaluating policies for their environmental impact.

Peace, Security, and Governance

PIRI’s commitment to fostering peace is manifested through our Peace Labs. These labs empower young peacemakers worldwide to contribute to a more peaceful world.

Ongoing Projects:
• International Summer Peace Labs: Forming young peacemakers from different countries, providing a platform for them to contribute to global peace.

Upcoming Project:
• Peacebuilding Initiatives: Exploring new avenues for sustainable peace through youth engagement.