WASD undertakes research on the key factors influencing innovation, change, and sustainable development across the world, which are essential for achieving sustainable competitiveness. Our research focuses on core themes of vital importance to achieving the UN 17 SDGs, including the applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital transformation, green technologies, and social innovation to address global challenges.

WASD brings together experts from across the globe to provide individuals and institutions in both the public and private sectors with the best scientific, technological, and management solutions to achieve sustainable growth and development. Our programmes offer participants unique opportunities to engage with leading academics and business leaders to discuss and debate critical issues in management, leadership, and innovation. Training and consultancy packages are carefully designed and delivered by world-renowned experts to support countries and regions in diversifying economies, enhancing competitiveness, and implementing sustainable practices. While English is the primary language of instruction, several of our experts are also fluent in Arabic, French, Spanish, and other languages, enabling wider global reach.

Building on this foundation, LISD integrates these principles into its academic and research programmes. LISD offers PhD, DBA, MBA, and MSc programmes that combine rigorous education with applied training in sustainability, leadership, digital transformation, and AI-driven innovation. Its core research focuses on sustainable development strategies, climate policy, social enterprise, knowledge-based economies, and technology-enabled solutions for SDGs, equipping graduates to become agents of change in both national and international contexts.