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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Science granting councils hold workshop on digital sustainability
Limited funding, outdated infrastructure are some of the challenges of maintaining a robust digital grants management system in Africa. To tackle these challenges, the Science Granting…
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Science granting councils hold workshop on digital sustainability
Limited funding, outdated infrastructure are some of the challenges of maintaining a robust digital grants management system in Africa. To tackle these challenges, the Science Granting Councils (SGCs) from across Africa convened in Windhoek, Namibia, last week for a peer-to-peer learning workshop. The workshop was…
Empowering science granting councils on digital transformation
Across the African continent, Science Granting Councils (SGCs) in Africa are key to driving evidence-based science, technology, and innovation policies. These councils play an important role in shaping national development agendas and driving progress through strategic research funding and coordination. They, however, face significant challenges…
Science granting councils lead innovation across Africa
The Science Granting Councils across Africa are increasingly transforming science, technology, and innovation (STI) ecosystems, the 2024 SGCI annual forum report says. According to the report, the councils have significantly raised their profiles as funding bodies, evidenced by growing interest and proposal submissions from researchers…
