Research library
White papers and executive reports by Column.

E-Book: Policy Design
A practical, plain-language breakdown of policy design: why it matters, where it fails, and how to get it right.

Report: Quantum Computing Microgrant Funding
A data-driven report on quantum computing microgrants, funding patterns, and how small grants shape early infrastructure and education.

White Paper: Skill-Based Immigration in Africa
Explore how Africa can replace brain drain with brain circulation through open, skill-based visa systems to unlock its economic and innovation potential.

White Paper: Agentic AI in Journalism
Discover how agentic AI is reshaping journalism—from automation and autonomy to ethics and newsroom innovation. Explore case studies and expert insights.

Report: Age and Governance in Africa 2015-2025
A decade of data on who leads Africa, when they rise, and what their paths reveal about governance. Explore the balance between ballots and barracks in Africa’s leadership story from 2015 to 2025.

Report: How African Marketers Use AI
AI in African marketing: adoption trends, skill gaps, and opportunities for CMOs, trainers, and teams.

Report: State of Youth Leadership in Nigeria 2025
Explore Nigeria’s 2025 State of Youth Leadership report—data, barriers, and opportunities for young leaders.

Report: TETFund Nigeria 2025
This report tracks 13 years of TETFund spending to uncover why Nigerian campuses still lack basic infrastructure.

Report: State of Motshelo in Botswana 2025
Explore the state of motshelo in Botswana 2025—survey insights on saving groups, challenges, and digital opportunities.

Report: Nigeria’s Education Budget HOLE
Nigeria’s education sector is underfunded. We explore the ₦290bn gap in teacher pay and its wider implications for literacy and national stability.

White Paper: B2B Owned Media
Owned media is reshaping B2B marketing. Find out how brands are using blogs, SEO, and newsletters to cut costs and build trust.

Report: The State of AI Policy in Africa 2025
Discover the 2025 State of AI Policy in Africa report — data, insights, and country-by-country analysis.

Report: US & EU Lobbying Trends & Statistics (2025)
Discover key lobbying trends and statistics shaping U.S. and EU policy, from spending and policy to top lobbying sectors.

Report: UK Cabinet Social Media 2025
An in-depth look at how UK cabinet ministers use (or don’t use) social media in 2025—revealing the gaps, patterns, and dynamics shaping public leadership today.

Report: Nigeria FinTech Survey 2025
Discover how Nigerians save, spend, and bank—plus what fintechs, banks, and policymakers can do to support better money habits.
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