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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Low-tech health app engages
Five years after its launch, PENSA – a mobile app developed in Mozambique— has been accessed by more than four…
New multilateral research call that supports the implementation of STISA 2034
Supporting STISA 2034: SGCI Collaborative Research Call
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Zambia’s research funding strengthens science and innovation
The National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) of Zambia has announced that more than K21.3 million has been disbursed through the National Research Fund between 2020…
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Zambia’s research funding strengthens science and innovation
The National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) of Zambia has announced that more than K21.3 million has been disbursed through the National Research Fund between 2020 and 2026, supporting 30 research projects and the development of 45 students as part of the country’s efforts to…
STISA-2034: The impact of investing in African science
What does successful research funding look like? Across Africa, the answer can be found in healthier communities, cleaner water, improved food security, stronger research institutions, and new technologies that are solving problems once thought too complex for local innovation. These are the kinds of outcomes…
Five research streams, one continental vision: STISA-2034 overview
Africa’s most pressing challenges do not exist in isolation. Food security depends on climate resilience. Strong health systems rely on digital innovation. A just energy transition requires advances in technology, policy, and environmental sustainability. Recognising these connections, the Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) Multilateral Research…
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