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.

Low-tech health app engages

Five years after its launch, PENSA – a mobile app developed in Mozambique— has been accessed by more than four…

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STISA

New multilateral research call that supports the implementation of STISA 2034

Supporting STISA 2034: SGCI Collaborative Research Call

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Gambia workshop tackles research funding gaps

Research funding alone cannot fix a research system without investment in people, systems and institutions; this was the central message driving a three-day capacity-strengthening workshop held…

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ACTS Nicholas Odongo

Gambia workshop tackles research funding gaps

Research funding alone cannot fix a research system without investment in people, systems and institutions; this was the central message driving a three-day capacity-strengthening workshop held in The Gambia. The workshop, held from 4–6 August, was organised by the National Research and Innovation Fund (NRIF)…

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STISA-2034: Multi-country research partnerships for greater impact

Africa’s development challenges, from climate resilience to health system strengthening to inclusive digital transformation, rarely stop at national borders. Many of the issues facing communities across the continent require evidence, expertise and solutions that can be developed and tested across different contexts. This is why…

Eric Danquah, Chairman of the Ghana National Research Fund's (GNRF) Governing Board,

Ghana’s research lead wins continental recognition

Eric Danquah, Chairman of the Ghana National Research Fund’s (GNRF) Governing Board, has been elected a Fellow of the Liberia Academy of Sciences (LAS), a distinction recognising his contributions to plant genetics, crop improvement, and agricultural research across Africa. His work has shaped institutions, trained…