Filling the gaps of missing data by crowdsourcing public perceptions on what matters the most.
Expert insights
Distilling the latest thinking and best practices to navigate uncertainty in the age of misinformation.
Award-winning methodologies
Unlocking value with tailored tools and unique foresight on key trends and risks across the continent.
Trusted by global organisations
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Data monitoring
Designed to help policy and political teams identify emerging narratives, inflection points, and perception-driven risks, ARC processes large volumes of local-language digital narratives and distills them into concise, daily briefings that support monitoring, analysis, and reporting. Our insights are AI-powered, human-verified, and people-centred.
Tailored product suite
Bespoke surveys
On-demand survey design and distribution through a proprietary panel of respondents.
Subscription data
'Always on' quantitative and qualitative primary data on sociopolitical risks and market trends.
Consultancy and training
End-to-end data-driven research and bespoke services.
Expert interviews
Access to multidisciplinary experts and leaders to gain unique perspectives on specific topics.
Data analysis and visualisation
Interactive user-friendly tools to make sense of research and share data-driven insights.
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Building bridges to address sociopolitical risks collectively
"Axle helped me understand a complex situation's underlying issues to better position ourselves and engage stakeholders with much more clarity."
"Axle has an approach that can be transformational for the African continent."
Director, TV5 Monde
"Axle differentiates itself through its efficiency to deliver market insights, and a nice team!"
Innovation lead, IMI
about
Our story
Axle was founded in 2019 by Benazir Hilali and Nathaniel Jowitt to look beyond macroeconomic factors and assess drivers of sociopolitical risk and innovation.
We combine multi-disciplinary expertise to capture accurate and real-time data for risk-informed decisions. We are grateful to be supported by honourable and distinguished advisors who provide pro bono guidance. In 2020, Axle was awarded the top innovation of the year in democracy and governance by the African Union and COMESA.
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