Science Granting Councils Initiative
Strengthening the capacities of these granting councils to support research and evidence-based policies that will contribute to economic and social development.
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Low-tech health app engages
Five years after its launch, PENSA – a mobile app developed in Mozambique— has been accessed by more than four…
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Strengthening national research and innovation funding agencies in West Africa
The African Technology Policy Studies Network (ATPS) and the African University of Science and Technology (AUST) have kicked off a series of events to boost research…
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Strengthening national research and innovation funding agencies in West Africa
The African Technology Policy Studies Network (ATPS) and the African University of Science and Technology (AUST) have kicked off a series of events to boost research and innovation funding in West Africa. The activities started in Senegal with meetings on fundraising, grant call online management…
Ugandan researchers offer lifeline to bakers
Ugandan researchers have come up with a simple set of guidelines to help bakeries comply with food safety standards – potentially saving them from closure. The new standards for bread and cake production were designed to be practical and easily understood by all bakers, regardless…
Real-time emissions tracker eyes cleaner bill of health
Rwandan innovators are taking on air pollution with a monitoring device that tracks vehicle emissions in real-time, shutting down the engine if levels get too high. Rwanda’s urban population is rapidly growing, deepening concerns about air pollution and the harm it’s causing to public health….
