Future of Work (FoW) Research Initiative, West and Central Africa Hub

The Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), University of Ghana, in collaboration with the Bureau d’Analyses Macro-Economiques (ISRA-BAME), Senegal, invites applications for the second Request for Proposals (RFP2) under the Future of Work Research Initiative – West and Central Africa Hub. This is part of the FutureWORKS Collective, a five-year, Southern-led research initiative funded by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC/CRDI).

The objectives of the initiative are to:

• generate high-quality, region-specific research on the future of work in West and Central Africa;
• promote evidence-based policymaking to address challenges shaped by digital transformation and climate change;
• strengthen regional research capacity, with a focus on youth, women, and marginalised groups.

Research projects are expected to focus on themes such as:

• digital technologies, AI, and automation in agri-based economies;
• climate change mitigation and the green economy;
• building inclusive skills for the future; and
• strengthening social protection systems.

Proposals may be submitted for Small/Pilot, Medium, or Large/Greenfield Research Projects, with sub-grants ranging from CAD 40,000 to CAD 100,000.

For more information and to apply, please consult the full call here: https://isser.ug.edu.gh/fow

Deadline for applications: 30th September 2025