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Towards 2026: African innovations pointing to what comes next
As we step into 2026, research-driven innovation continues to shape how communities respond to long-standing development challenges, from health and food security to climate resilience, jobs,…
Call open: LEAWEF Multilateral Research Programme: knowledge needed on integrated solutions in water, energy and food
Towards 2026: African innovations pointing to what comes next
As we step into 2026, research-driven innovation continues to shape how communities respond to long-standing development challenges,…
Innovation highlight series: part three
Across Africa, locally driven research is delivering practical solutions to some of the continent’s most pressing development…
Powering Africa’s science through stronger councils
Strengthening national science granting councils is emerging as one of the most effective pathways for improving how…
Councils seek solutions to research financing crisis
African countries are working to strengthen research quality, ethical practice, and grant management through the Research Excellence…
Innovation awards boost Côte d’Ivoire’s national research drive
The Fund for Science, Technology and Innovation (FONSTI) opened the audition phase for the FONSTI Innovation Prize…
Zimbabwe moves to strengthen research governance
With the growing need to improve the quality, integrity, and impact of scientific work in the country,…
Africa pushes community-led, curiosity-driven research at GRC meeting
African research leaders are calling for community-engaged and curiosity-driven research to strengthen the continent’s scientific ecosystem and…
Shaping Africa-led research funding amid global shifts
Amidst the changing landscape in global research funding, research leaders are considering establishing Africa-led initiatives for research…
Innovation highlight series -part two
As part of our year-end innovation highlights series, we continue to spotlight remarkable innovations supported by the…
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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.
