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Tanzania, like many African countries, experiences a slow development process since its research capacity is not strong enough to address social and economic challenges. This calls for the need to…
Tanzania, like many African countries, experiences a slow development process since its research capacity is not strong enough to address social and economic challenges. This calls for the need to improve research management in its institutions of higher learning as well as the private sector, focusing on science, technology and innovation.
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Locally developed technologies for detecting heavy metals in water and restoring contaminated farmland could help Côte d’Ivoire address the environmental and public health consequences of illegal gold mining. Illegal gold mining has affected 29 of Côte d’Ivoire’s 31 regions, threatening water resources, agricultural land and…
How research management is changing Africa’s science funders
A new grant appeals procedure in Zimbabwe, improved digital grant management in Namibia, and stronger gender inclusion leadership in Zambia are among the institutional changes emerging from efforts to strengthen research management across Sub-Saharan Africa. Theme one of the Science Granting Councils Initiative Phase II…
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Rwanda’s integrated approach to sustainable agriculture and nutrition
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