SGCI News
Countries in sub-Sahara Africa are making significant strides in development thanks to increased uptake in research and development that seeks to raise the quality of lives through social and economic…
Countries in sub-Sahara Africa are making significant strides in development thanks to increased uptake in research and development that seeks to raise the quality of lives through social and economic improvement.
In line with efforts to meet Sustainable Development Goals, institutions of higher learning in these countries are undertaking various research projects basing on promoting science, technology and innovation.
Link to more
Related News
Ugandan scientist turns beetroot into anaemia cure
In many villages across Uganda, the fatigue of anaemia is a silent companion for countless women and children. Mothers rise before dawn to cook and fetch water, while battling dizziness and weakness. Children, too, struggle to keep up at school, their minds fogged by chronic…
Innovation highlight series
As the year draws to a close, we celebrate groundbreaking innovations that demonstrated the power of locally driven research transforming lives and strengthening communities across Africa. This article kicks off our year-end innovation highlights series, showcasing locally led research with real-world impact. The series will…
CTAs: catalysts of Africa’s STI transformation
An interview with Tom Ogada, executive director, African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) As part of the Science Granting Councils Initiative’s (SGCI) 10th anniversary reflections, we spoke with Prof Tom Ogada about the critical role played by the Collaborative Technical Agencies (CTAs) in strengthening Africa’s…
SGCI funded projects
Rwanda’s integrated approach to sustainable agriculture and nutrition
Project Titles & Institution Areas of Research Number of Projects being funded Project Duration Grant Amount In-Kind Distribution Council Collaboration with other councils
