SPESSE-CE ABU operates through three major thematic clusters:
1. Sustainable Procurement Management
This cluster focuses on procurement planning, public procurement systems, contract management, value for money, transparency and accountability.
2. Sustainable Environmental Studies
This cluster focuses on environmental safeguards, environmental impact assessment, climate considerations, waste management and sustainability practices.
3. Sustainable Social Development
This cluster focuses on social safeguards, inclusion, gender, community engagement, stakeholder participation and social risk management.