Posts by Titilope Fadare
An interview with Dr Samba Sesay on how NSTIC -SL is improving the quality of life through science and technology
This video previews the ongoing efforts of the National Science Technology and Innovation Council of Sierra Leone (NSTIC-SL), a young council established in 2020. Dr. Samba Sesay, Programme Implementation Manager, explains that NSTIC-SL’s core mission is to enhance the quality of life for Sierra Leonean citizens through science and technology. The council engages in advocacy,…
Read MoreOne of SGCI’s first members, Malawi, is reaping the rewards
In this interview, Gift Kadzamira, Director-General of Malawi’s National Commission for Science and Technology (NCST), outlines the substantial benefits the country’s research ecosystem has gained through the Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI). As an early SGCI member since 2015, Malawi has experienced notable growth and transformation. The initiative has provided essential training that has enhanced…
Read MoreRemoving barriers women in science face is key
This video spotlights the ongoing efforts of the Fonds National de la Recherche et de l’Innovation pour le Développement (FONRID) in Burkina Faso, underscoring its commitment to strengthening research capacity and promoting gender inclusivity. In the interview, FONRID’s Project Leader, Djibril Yonli, discusses how the organization is actively working to dismantle barriers that hinder women’s…
Read MoreAsk the expert: Writing winning grant proposals
Ask the Expert is our new feature that brings you insights straight from leading scientists in diverse research fields. Every edition will feature interviews with experts who offer their knowledge, actionable tips, and personal stories. In this inaugural edition, we spoke with Dr. JPR Ochieng Odero about what makes a successful grant proposal. Ochieng Odero…
Read MoreHow science benefits governments: Conversations with Dirce Madeira and Edson Faria, Mozambique
Partnerships strengthen sustainable funding for African research councils through scientific engagement, according to Mozambique’s National Research Fund (NRF) representatives Dirce Madeira, Head of Projects M&E Department, and Edson Faria, Financial Chief, in a recent interview.
Read MoreSGCI is Strengthening Research Systems in Africa: A Conversation with Cephas Adjei Mensah, Ghana
African countries are increasingly leveraging regional collaboration to strengthen their research systems and drive socio-economic progress, inspiring hope for the future of the African science community. In an exclusive video interview, Cephas Adjei Mensah, Director for Research, Statistics, and Information Management at Ghana’s Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation (MESTI), discusses how Ghana and…
Read MoreWhat it takes to build adaptive and resilient Councils: A Conversation with Anicia Peters, Namibia
Professor Anicia Peters, CEO of the National Commission on Research Science and Technology in Namibia was interviewed during the 2024 Annual African Science Granting Councils Meeting in Gaborone, Botswana. Professor Anicia Peters, CEO of the National Commission on Research, Science, and Technology (NCRST) in Namibia, underscores the importance of flexible research funding that adapts to…
Read MorePartnerships key to collaborating for impactful outcomes: A Conversation with Abraham Mathodi, Botswana
African scientists are trying to elevate their global presence through innovative partnerships. Copyright: Image by Freepik In an exclusive video interview, Abraham Mathodi, Acting Deputy Director of Botswana’s Ministry of Communications, Knowledge and Technology, discusses the crucial role of partnerships in addressing Africa’s challenges through science. He explains how Botswana benefits from the Science Granting Councils…
Read MoreHarnessing the Power and Potential of Partnerships to Create Resilient Financing Models for African Science
Science Forum South Africa 2024
The Department of Science and Innovation invites you to save the date for the upcoming Science Forum South Africa (SFSA) 2024, which will be held from 4 to 6 December at the CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria. The theme for the Forum is Igniting Conversations about Science – Innovation and Science for Humanity. The…
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