Archive for April 2024
Call for proposals to help Africa’s scientific research funding agencies develop policy frameworks and enabling structures for public-private partnerships
The Scientific Research Granting Agencies Initiative (SRGI) in Sub-Saharan Africa invites project proposals from organizations (including think tanks, institutes, universities and agencies) with proven track records and experience to help councils develop policy frameworks and enabling structures for partnerships with the private sector. For further information, please consult: Call for proposals to help African scientific…
Read MoreAdvocacy for gender equality encounters difficulties
1. Gender equality is a key element of the Science Funding Agencies Initiative (SFAI) 2. But efforts to promote gender equality in Africa still face obstacles 3. More platforms are needed to highlight the work of women and girls in STEM. [ACCRA] A regional gender awareness program is helping women researchers in science, technology,…
Read MoreResearch data shows persistent gender gap in Uganda
1. Flagrant pay inequalities between men and women 2. In Uganda, women account for less than a third of researchers 3. Lack of legislation contributes to gender inequality [KAMPALA] In Uganda, the proportion of female researchers is below the world average, according to a report by the country’s research agency. The Uganda…
Read MoreUganda must close gender gap and science funding gap
Only a quarter of PhD graduates in Uganda in the last ten years have been women Reforms are needed to encourage the inclusion of women in science, technology and innovation (STI) Private investment in ITS financing must be encouraged [KAMPALA] According to one report, urgent action is needed to improve the inclusion of women…
Read MoreStrong policies and actions are “necessary to encourage gender parity”.
1. The legacy of old policies persists when it comes to gender issues: 2. New approach helps councils review their policies to promote gender parity in science 3. But it will take some time for this to bear fruit. [JOHANNESBURG] Stronger policies and concrete actions are needed to ensure gender parity in science, technology and…
Read MoreGender mainstreaming in R&D “gaining ground in Uganda
QUICK VIEW] 1. Gender and inclusion is one of the six themes of the Scientific Research Granting Agencies Initiative. 2. This topic is fuelling debates in Uganda on the issue of gender in research and development. 3. Uganda must reform R&D funding and management to promote sustainable development [KAMPALA] The inclusion of women in…
Read MoreEnding gender inequality in science in Africa
Further efforts are needed to eliminate the inequalities in treatment that persist between men and women despite the progress made in recent years. In its 2022 National Research Outlook report, the Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST) points out that the proportion of women in the country’s research and higher education institutions has…
Read MoreApurmed, the application that helps doctors write prescriptions
Developed in Burkina Faso, this digital solution reduces the risk of prescribing drugs that are incompatible with each other or unsuitable for the patient’s health. Fast playback This application, developed by the medical informatics laboratory, lists over 4,000 drugs. Its user-friendly options help doctors avoid medication errors For the experts, if its use is popularized,…
Read MoreFunding methods and foreign influence “hold back scientific progress in Africa”.
African researchers are calling for supportive policies, increased funding and a collaborative approach to research and development to bridge the gap between scientific research and policy implementation. Fast playback African researchers want less foreign funding and more collaboration They believe that their work will help solve a number of local problems The continent’s scientists want…
Read MoreZambian water project aims for climate resilience
This research project could provide clues as to the possibility of a transfer between the basins of two rivers, the Luapula and the Kafue. Fast playback Zambia’s water project is designed to combat the consequences of global warming and improve the sustainability of water resources. It will study the positive aspects of a possible transfer…
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