Mission
To conduct rigorous applied research that generates evidence capable of improving policy, institutional practice and real-world outcomes.
About CAST
An Independent Applied Research Institution
The Center for Applied Systems Translation (CAST) is an independent applied research institution based in Ghana. CAST investigates complex societal challenges through rigorous applied research and develops evidence capable of informing policy, institutional practice and practical decision-making.
Our Story
CAST was established from a simple observation: many societal challenges persist not because knowledge is unavailable, but because systems often struggle to translate knowledge into meaningful outcomes.
Rather than beginning with predetermined solutions, CAST begins with real-world problems. Through applied research, we investigate how stronger evidence can improve systems, strengthen institutions and contribute to better outcomes.
Our Purpose
Why CAST exists and what it aims to achieve.
Vision
A future where evidence-informed systems enable stronger institutions, better decisions and meaningful societal progress.
How We Think
The intellectual principles that shape our research.
Problem-Driven
We begin with significant real-world challenges rather than predetermined solutions.
Evidence-Led
Our work is guided by rigorous research, careful evaluation and methodological integrity.
Interdisciplinary
We draw on perspectives from multiple disciplines to understand complex systems.
Practical
Research achieves its greatest value when it informs decisions, strengthens institutions and improves outcomes.
Current Direction
Current Research Focus
CAST's current programme of research focuses on education systems, where we are investigating how structured educational approaches can strengthen learner capability and improve the application of academic knowledge in authentic economic and community contexts.
Education is CAST's current programme of research and represents one area of the institution's broader applied research agenda.
Founder
Eunice Adomah Gyimah
Founder & Executive Director
Eunice Adomah Gyimah is the Founder and Executive Director of the Center for Applied Systems Translation (CAST), an independent applied research institution based in Ghana.
Her work focuses on investigating complex societal challenges through applied research and developing evidence-based approaches that strengthen systems, inform policy and improve practical outcomes. CAST's current programme of research focuses on education systems, where she is leading research on curriculum contextualisation, learner capability development and the application of academic knowledge in authentic real-world contexts.
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