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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…
Session open to postdoctoral researchers from all academic disciplines
DFG to host virtual session on research partnership opportunities with Germany
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…
Can Rwanda’s farm waste help restore its depleted soils?
Locally developed vermicompost and biochar show promise for improving crop yields and soil health, but researchers say…
Voices from the SGCI Forum: Building an African-led science system
From calls for African-led research funding to stronger engagement with communities and governments, participants at the 2026…
NRF champions science, climate action and youth empowerment
Kenya’s National Research Fund (NRF) is strengthening efforts to connect scientific research, innovation and youth participation with…
Windhoek Declaration: African science funders pledge to act as one
Science granting councils say Africa’s research systems need African ownership, steadier funding and less fragmentation. Here is…
Africa’s science councils urged to turn pledges into real impact
[NAMIBIA] African countries must strengthen collaboration, invest in research and scientists, and take greater ownership of science,…
Councils urged to take ownership of SGCI-3 as forum turns to systems
[NAMIBIA]Science Granting Councils have been urged to take greater ownership of the third phase of the Science…
SGCI All Partners Forum highlights Africa’s research funding needs
[NAMIBIA] African science granting councils are examining their reliance on international research funding as a new dashboard…
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Namibia’s role in advancing Africa’s science, technology, and innovation agenda
From commitment to action – Namibia and the SGCI All Partners Forum 2026 Namibia is an important…
Themes
The SGCI aims to strengthen the capacities of these SGCs to support research and evidence-based policies that will contribute to economic and social development.
