Axel Dev Lab is a pioneering applied political-economy and strategic intelligence lab dedicated to enhancing connections across West Africa's institutions, public finances, markets, and companies to promote regional stability. With a focus on delivering comprehensive insights, the lab offers a suite of programs and data products, most notably the Meridian Atlas, which serves as an interactive platform for understanding the complexities of regional development. This innovative tool provides valuable data on key socioeconomic factors such as wealth distribution, inflation rates, food security, population dynamics, and governance across sixteen West African nations.

Axel Dev Lab emphasizes evidence-based decision-making to tackle development challenges by analyzing diverse indicators that illustrate both progress and disparity within the region. Through its commitment to transparency and collaboration, the lab seeks to inform stakeholders, aid stakeholders in strategic planning, and foster alliances that contribute to sustainable development and political stability in West Africa