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…
Session open to postdoctoral researchers from all academic disciplines
DFG to host virtual session on research partnership opportunities with Germany
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Togo advances research agenda through regional collaboration
Togo is reinforcing its commitment to science, technology, and innovation through stronger regional collaboration as preparations for the third edition of the African Forum on Research…
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Togo advances research agenda through regional collaboration
Togo is reinforcing its commitment to science, technology, and innovation through stronger regional collaboration as preparations for the third edition of the African Forum on Research and Innovation (FARI), scheduled for October 2027 in Accra, Ghana, gather momentum. Togo’s minister delegate in charge of Higher…
Senegal steers research fund towards national impact
Senegal’s Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation (MESRI) took a significant step toward strengthening the role of research and innovation in national development through its Competitive Fund for Impact Research. The Fund is a strategic funding mechanism designed to connect scientific expertise with the…
Kenya launches ten year research financing masterplan
Kenya has unveiled a landmark national framework to transform its research and innovation ecosystem over the next decade, with a clear mandate to reduce dependence on external funding and build a knowledge-driven economy from within. The Kenya Research Financing and Capacity Strengthening Masterplan (2026–2036) was…
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