Leading the production of independent, high-quality policy-relevant economic research and facilitating much needed access to timely data. ERF research work aims to address emerging regional challenges and opportunities; to strengthen resilience to crises; and to continuously promote regional economic development. From the outset, we have been committed to undertaking and managing research to fill glaring knowledge gaps about key development challenges facing the region. ERF has proudly contributed to generating new knowledge and in-depths frontier research that combines both strong academic credibility and policy relevance.