The Policy Lab
The intellectual engine.
The Policy Lab turns dialogue into evidence: independent, sourced, practically useful research on digital-asset regulation, supervision and compliance in Africa.
What we publish
Eight standing outputs, on a stated cadence.
| Output | Cadence | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Policy Briefs | About 12 a year | Six to twelve pages on a defined question, with recommendations |
| Regulatory Trackers | Continuous | Maintained status of instruments, licensing and obligations by jurisdiction |
| Country Comparisons | About 4 a year | Structured side-by-side analysis across the Founding Five |
| Supervisory Benchmarks | About 2 a year | Comparative supervisory practice against international standards |
| Compliance Checklists | About 6 a year | Obligation-by-obligation implementation material |
| Regulatory Intelligence Reports | Monthly | Consolidated developments and what they mean |
| Consultation Responses | As they arise | Formal submissions on the public record |
| State of Regulation Report | Annual | The flagship |
How we work
Every output follows the same method.
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A precise question with stated decision relevance
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Primary sources first, always
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Structured consultation across regulatory, industry, technical and academic constituencies
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Analysis against a stated framework, with limitations in the text rather than the footnotes
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Every factual claim traced to a cited source
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At least two peer reviewers, one external
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A right of factual reply for any institution whose framework is specifically assessed
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Public, prompt correction of anything we get wrong
Publication decisions rest with an independent Research & Editorial Board, whose majority sits outside Legum. No commercial officer of Legum can overturn a publication decision. Neither can a sponsor.
Join the Dialogue.
Weekly sessions are by invitation or approved application. Research is free to everyone, permanently.