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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HSRC pushes for inclusive research systems at SGCI gender summit

HSRC pushes for inclusive research systems at SGCI gender summit

The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) hosts the Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) learning summit and calls for a more inclusive…

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HSRC pushes for inclusive research systems at SGCI gender summit

HSRC pushes for inclusive research systems at SGCI gender summit

The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) hosts the Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) learning summit and calls for a more inclusive research landscape. The event marked the culmination of a three-year project aimed at embedding gender equity and inclusivity into…

Kouakou with his award

SGCI-funded research wins science prize in Côte d’Ivoire

A Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) funded research has earned national recognition in Côte d’Ivoire. The winner, Rodrigue Adjoumani Kouakou, is the assistant professor of chemistry, physics, and process engineering at the Training and Research Unit for Fundamental and Applied Sciences (UFR SFA) of Nangui…

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to shape the global landscape, Namibia is positioning itself as a continental frontrunner in building ethical, inclusive, and well-governed AI systems.

Namibia takes lead on ethical AI

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to shape the global landscape, Namibia is positioning itself as a continental frontrunner in building ethical, inclusive, and well-governed AI systems. A key milestone was the official launch of the Namibian AI Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM) report presented by the…