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The Botswana International University of Science & Technology (BIUST) – has participated in the implementation of the Science Granting Council Initiative (SGCI). The Science Granting Councils Initiative in Sub-Saharan Africa…
The Botswana International University of Science & Technology (BIUST) – has participated in the implementation of the Science Granting Council Initiative (SGCI).
The Science Granting Councils Initiative in Sub-Saharan Africa (SGCI) is focused on strengthening the capacities of Science Granting Councils (SGCs) in order to support research and evidence-based policies that will contribute to economic and social development in Sub-Saharan Africa.
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Globelics International Conference 2025: Innovation for Sustainable and Inclusive Development to Build Resilience for Global Challenges The 2025 Globelics International Conference will take place from 24–26 November 2025at the National Research Foundation (NRF) in Pretoria, South Africa. This year’s conference focuses on innovation for sustainable…
Why Africa needs its own playbook for measuring STIs
As Africa moves to implement the Science, Technology, and Innovation Strategy for Africa (STISA-2034), one major obstacle is the absence of reliable data. Only three countries, Egypt, South Africa, and Tanzania, have consistently collected national research and development (R&D) and innovation statistics since 2007. Without…
Call for expert consultancy: Intersectional dimension of gender-sensitive drought management in East Africa
The International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) and the Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) invite qualified experts to contribute to a scoping study and assessment report on “The intersectional dimension of gender-sensitive drought management in East Africa.” The consultancy will provide technical input for…
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Rwanda’s integrated approach to sustainable agriculture and nutrition
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