Research & Knowledge

Building Knowledge for Better Protection

Research is an important part of the TESORO vision.

TOAEIT seeks to promote knowledge, understanding and practical solutions relating to occupational risks, employment security, financial resilience, community protection and the changing needs of workers and businesses.

Our research and knowledge activities are intended to help inform better decisions, strengthen communities and contribute to the development of more inclusive protection systems.

Our Areas of Interest

Occupational Accident & Workplace Risk

Exploring the risks faced by workers across formal and informal sectors and identifying practical approaches to improving safety, preparedness and protection.

Employment & Livelihood Security

Examining the challenges that workers, families and small businesses face when income or employment is disrupted.

Financial Resilience

Researching practical approaches that can help individuals, families and businesses prepare for unexpected financial pressures.

Informal Economy

Understanding the needs, opportunities and vulnerabilities of people working in Ghana’s informal economy and developing approaches that can improve access to appropriate protection and support.

Digital Protection & Inclusion

Exploring how digital identity, mobile technology, secure information systems and digital platforms can improve access to services and strengthen community resilience.

Community-Based Protection

Studying how trusted community networks, associations, cooperatives, faith-based organisations and other institutions can help extend access to protection and support services.

Knowledge for Action

TOAEIT aims to translate research and information into practical knowledge that can benefit workers, families, businesses, institutions and communities.

Our knowledge activities may include:

• Public surveys and perception studies
• Worker and community research
• Policy and industry analysis
• Educational publications
• Digital knowledge resources
• Community awareness programmes
• Partnerships with researchers and institutions
• Reports, insights and practical guidance

Our Commitment to Responsible Research

We are committed to pursuing research and knowledge activities with integrity, respect for people and responsible use of information.

Where appropriate, research activities will be undertaken in collaboration with qualified professionals, institutions and strategic partners.

TESORO

Knowledge that protects.

People Empowered by God, Protecting Their Communities.

Protecting the Hands That Build Africa.