Posts by Davis Weddi
Research in Africa “stifled by unequal partnerships
Equitable research partnerships produce better results. By Gilbert Nakweya [NAIROBI] African researchers are often underestimated and marginalized in collaborative research projects. As a result, the scientific issues are flawed and the interpretation of the data is biased, said university officials in a debate. Academics spoke out on this subject at an online seminar on equitable…
Read MoreResearchers forge partnerships with the private sector in Malawi
Partnerships with business and the public sector enable Malawi’s researchers to tackle “real-world problems”. By Michael Kaloki 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…
Read MoreNew start for Sierra Leone’s Scientific Council
Sierra Leone’s Science, Technology and Innovation Council gets a second wind thanks to support from IOSRS. [NAIROBI] A pan-African initiative to provide financial support to scientific research granting bodies has boosted the Sierra Leone Science, Technology and Innovation Council (NSTIC), helping it to become more recognized and effective, said the chairman of the Sierra Leone…
Read MoreMalawi aims to boost ethanol production amid challenges
Malawi is banking on ethanol as a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to imported petrol. By Paul Adepoju Malawi is working to increase its ethanol production through public-private partnerships in a bid to generate cheaper, cleaner transport fuel, a senior official says. Ethanol, which is made by breaking down the starch in maize kernels into sugar…
Read MoreAfrican research ‘stifled by unequal partnerships’
Equitable research partnerships lead to better outcomes. By: Gilbert Nakweya [NAIROBI] African scientists are often undervalued and marginalized in collaborative research projects, leading to flawed research questions and biased interpretation of data, academic leaders told a panel discussion. Speaking during a webinar on fair and inclusive partnerships organised by the Southern African Research and Innovation Management…
Read MoreResearch project to enrich Africa’s innovation scene
A research and innovation management programme is helping science granting councils scope out impactful projects to fund. By Afeez Bolaji A new project is addressing Sub-Saharan Africa’s research and innovation challenges, funding gaps and gender imbalances to drive development in the region. The Research and Innovation Management (RIM) project is an initiative of the Science Granting Council Initiative (SGCI) aimed at improving the 17-member councils’ ability to identify, support and…
Read MoreResearchers partner with private sector in Malawi
Collaborations with businesses and government help researchers in Malawi tackle ‘real world problems’. By: Michael Kaloki The Science Granting Councils Initiative is using the so-called “triple helix approach” to enable African researchers to collaborate with their governments, the private sector and other scientists, to advance science and overcome funding challenges. Gift Kadzamira, director general of the National Commission…
Read MoreSierra Leone’s science council given new lease of life
Sierra Leone’s National Science, Technology, and Innovation Council is being revived with support from SGCI. By: Nelson Mandela Ogema [NAIROBI] A pan-African initiative supporting science granting councils has boosted Sierra Leone’s National Science, Technology and Innovation Council, helping it gain international recognition and relevance, the Sierra Leonean science council chair has said. Jonas Redwood-Sawyerr, chair of Sierra…
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