Malawi
Empowering research and innovation in Malawi
A collaborative research project was conducted in Malawi under the Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI). The initiative focused on strengthening the management of research competitions and research on emerging technologies and development. Specifically, it aimed to enhance the capacity of Malawi’s National Commission for Science and Technology (NCST). The project, implemented from 2021 to 2023,…
Biogas plant addresses energy poverty in Malawi
[BLANTYRE, MALAWI] A biogas plant in Malawi has transformed the lives of mothers, girls, and children in local communities by reducing reliance on firewood and providing them with clean and sustainable energy, its developers say. Only ten per cent of the Malawian population has access to electricity while the majority of the population relies on…
Malawi aims to increase ethanol production despite difficulties
Malawi relies on ethanol as a sustainable and economical alternative to imported gasoline. Malawi is working to increase its ethanol production through public-private partnerships with the aim of producing a cheaper, cleaner fuel, according to a senior official. Ethanol, which is made from the starch in corn kernels, transformed into sugar and then fermented, is…
Researchers forge partnerships with the private sector in Malawi
The Science Funding Agencies Initiative (SFAI) uses the “triple helix” approach to enable African researchers to collaborate with national government departments, the private sector and other researchers to advance science and address research funding challenges. Gift Kadzamira, Director General of the National Commission for Science and Technology in Malawi, an IOSRS member organization, points out…
National Commission for Science and Technology (Malawi)
The National Commission for Science and Technology (NCST) in Malawi fosters scientific innovation and technological advancement to drive national development and improve the quality of life for all Malawians.
Covid-19 Africa Rapid Grant Fund: Research project abstracts
Multiple research projects were proposed across Africa, with the goal to improve local understanding, prevention and response to COVID-19. The research grant abstracts outline the different projects that would take place using funding from the COVID-19 Africa Rapid Grant Fund. Projects in Botswana In Botswana, there were many projects that research COVID-19. These include: Abstracts…
