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…
TWAS-DFG Cooperation Visits Programme for SSA
TWAS-DFG 2026 cooperation visits programme call is now open
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Kenya’s NRF explores research chairs programme
Kenya’s National Research Fund (NRF) is taking early steps toward establishing a national Research Chairs programme in priority sectors, signalling a shift toward more structured, long-term…
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Kenya’s NRF explores research chairs programme
Kenya’s National Research Fund (NRF) is taking early steps toward establishing a national Research Chairs programme in priority sectors, signalling a shift toward more structured, long-term investment in research capacity. A continental partnership for education reform NRF Kenya partnered in the launch of Harnessing Education…
How an app is transforming schistosomiasis control in Ghana
When Gideon Kye-Duodu began work on what would become the MedScale Schisto App, he was not only building a digital tool but confronting a stubborn public health problem, such as schistosomiasis, that refused to yield, despite years of intervention. Schistosomiasis, a parasitic disease spread through…
Côte d’Ivoire boosts research capacity with national training drive
Côte d’Ivoire has taken a significant step towards strengthening its scientific ecosystem, following a three-day capacity-building programme aimed at elevating research standards to the global stage. Held from March 23–25 in San Pedro, the training, led by the Fund for Science, Technology and Innovation (FONSTI)…
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