Economic Policy and Prosperity
EPIC conducts research and policy analysis on economic growth, productivity, investment, markets, public finance, financial inclusion, employment, competitiveness, and economic opportunity.
What We Do
Ten interconnected thematic areas
Where our research, dialogue and programmes are focused.
EPIC works across interconnected thematic areas that influence economic prosperity, institutional performance, and human development.
Human Capital Development
We study and support policies and initiatives that improve education, skills, employability, leadership, productivity, and workforce capabilities.
Human Resource Development
EPIC develops research, training, and institutional solutions related to workforce development, organizational performance, leadership, talent development, and the future of work.
Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development
We promote entrepreneurship as a mechanism for innovation, employment creation, economic mobility, and value creation. Our work includes entrepreneurship education, SME development, startup ecosystems, financial literacy, and enterprise policy.
Value Creation and Productivity
EPIC examines how individuals, businesses, institutions, and public systems can generate greater economic and social value through innovation, productivity, skills, technology, and institutional efficiency.
Governance and Public Policy
Our governance work focuses on evidence-based policymaking, institutional effectiveness, transparency, accountability, citizen engagement, regulatory quality, and improved public-sector performance.
Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation
EPIC explores how AI and digital technologies can support productivity, education, entrepreneurship, public services, research, and economic development while addressing issues of ethics, inclusion, accountability, privacy, and responsible innovation.
Education, Skills and Employability
We examine the relationship between education systems, labour-market needs, skills development, employability, lifelong learning, and economic transformation.
Youth and Future Generations
EPIC supports research and initiatives that expand economic, educational, entrepreneurial, and leadership opportunities for young people.
Sustainable and Inclusive Development
We promote development approaches that balance economic growth, social inclusion, environmental responsibility, resilience, and long-term prosperity.
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