Science Granting Councils Initiative
The Science Granting Councils Initiative is a multilateral initiative that aims to strengthen the capacities of science funding agencies in sub-Saharan Africa to support research and evidence that can be used to inform policies that will contribute to economic and social development.
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STISA 2034: Science, Technology, and Innovation Strategy for Africa
Africa stands at a defining moment. The African Union’s Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy for Africa 2034 (STISA 2034) sets out a bold vision for socio-economic…
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STISA 2034: Science, Technology, and Innovation Strategy for Africa
Africa stands at a defining moment. The African Union’s Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy for Africa 2034 (STISA 2034) sets out a bold vision for socio-economic transformation through science, technology and innovation (STI), and Africa’s Science Granting Councils (SGCs), supported by the Science Granting Councils…
Following the money: Tracking STI funding flows across Africa
Africa’s science, technology, and innovation (STI) landscape has long faced a fundamental challenge. While billions of dollars flow into research and innovation activities across the continent, there has been surprisingly little visibility into where the money comes from, where it goes, and who benefits. A…
From survival to enterprise: Malawi’s fish farmers tell their story
When a cage aquaculture project was launched on Likoma Island, it promised more fish and better incomes. A year on, the people it was designed to help share what actually changed. Winnie Chizuwi did not think of herself as a fish farmer. As a single…
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