Abu Dhabi Fund for Development signs agreement with TRENDS Research & Advisory

The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with TRENDS Research & Advisory, with the aim to conduct joint research and thought leadership initiatives.

Established in 1971, the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development is the UAE’s sovereign development finance institution that provides concessional loans and manages government grants to fund infrastructure and sustainable development projects in developing nations – spanning sectors like energy, transport, healthcare, water, agriculture, and education.

In its strategic planning and financing, the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development follows a data-driven approach to policymaking – this is where market intelligence and research insights comes in.

Based out of Abu Dhabi, TRENDS Research & Advisory conducts market research at geopolitical, economic, and societal levels. Under the agreement, the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development will seek to leverage these evidence-based insights to inform policy and investment decision-making.

“This Memorandum of Understanding with TRENDS Research & Advisory reflects our commitment to leveraging scientific research to support comprehensive development. We are focused on backing data-driven initiatives built on rigorous standards that contribute to effective policy development, help address economic and development challenges and support sustainable social progress,” said Mohamed Saif Al Suwaidi, Director General of the fund.

Additionally, the two companies will also collaborate around joint publications, academic exchanges, co-hosted conferences, and workshops.

Mohammed Abdullah Al-Ali, CEO of TRENDS Research & Advisory, stated: “We are proud to sign this agreement with one of the region’s leading development institutions. This partnership will enhance the production of strategic, evidence-based research and enable knowledge exchange and application of best practices in various economic and development fields.”