THEVTIG organizes its publications into dedicated research series, each designed to address different audiences and analytical needs.

THEVTIG Economic Intelligence Papers (TEIP)

Flagship research publications

The THEVTIG Economic Intelligence Papers (TEIP) series presents original research, conceptual frameworks, analytical methodologies, and policy recommendations that advance the theory and practice of Economic Intelligence. These flagship publications are intended for policymakers, researchers, development institutions, and strategic decision-makers.

Current Publication

TEIP-2026-001

Africa Doesn't Need Another AI Chatbot. It Needs Economic Intelligence.

Building the Information Infrastructure for AI-Driven Economic Decision-Making in Africa.

Status: Published

THEVTIG's research spans a growing portfolio of topics at the intersection of economics, data, and technology.

• Artificial Intelligence

• Economic Intelligence

• Data Governance

• Information Ecosystems

• Trade & Supply Chain Intelligence

• Critical Minerals

• Economic Development

• Public Policy

• Strategic Foresight

• Digital Transformation

• Financial Intelligence

• AI Governance

THEVTIG is continuously expanding its research portfolio through new publications, analytical frameworks, and applied studies. Current areas of interest include:

• AI Readiness and Institutional Capacity

• Information Ecosystems and Data Representation

• Economic Intelligence for Public Decision-Making

• Trade, Supply Chains, and Critical Minerals

• Responsible Artificial Intelligence

• Data Governance and Digital Public Infrastructure

• Strategic Economic Foresight

Our research is guided by four principles:

• Rigor — Evidence-based analysis grounded in economics, data science, and empirical research.

• Innovation — Development of original methodologies and analytical frameworks.

• Relevance — Research designed to address real-world institutional and policy challenges.

• Impact — Knowledge that informs better decisions and creates measurable public value.

📘TEIP-2026-001

Africa Doesn't Need Another AI Chatbot. It Needs Economic Intelligence.

Building the Information Infrastructure for AI-Driven Economic Decision-Making in Africa.

This inaugural publication launches the THEVTIG Economic Intelligence Papers (TEIP) series and introduces original research frameworks designed to strengthen information ecosystems and improve AI-driven economic decision-making. It also establishes the long-term vision for THEVTIG's research agenda in Economic Intelligence.

Publication Status: Published | August 2026