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Boosting Botswana’s innovation through the Science Granting Councils Initiative
The Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) fosters collaborative research across Africa. The initiative promotes evidence-based innovation and policies. In so doing, it empowers science granting councils…
Call open: LEAWEF Multilateral Research Programme: knowledge needed on integrated solutions in water, energy and food
Boosting Botswana’s innovation through the Science Granting Councils Initiative
The Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) fosters collaborative research across Africa. The initiative promotes evidence-based innovation and…
SGCI supports nanotechnology project adding value to mining industry in Botswana
The mining industry in Botswana plays a pivotal role in the country’s’ economy, accounting for around 20%…
Botswana to host SGCI Annual Forum & GRC Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Meeting
The Ministry of Communications, Knowledge and Technology will host the 2024 Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) Annual…
Rwandan scientists find trees with high power potential
Scientists in Rwanda have found trees that could generate clean electricity. Scientists at Rwanda Forestry Authority have…
Solar milking tech boosts dairy farms in Malawi
Malawi’s solar-powered milking project could transform the livelihoods of small-scale dairy farmers living off-grid. When Robert Mbendera…
Science Forum South Africa 2024
The Department of Science and Innovation invites you to save the date for the upcoming Science Forum…
Strengthening national research and innovation funding agencies in West Africa
The African Technology Policy Studies Network (ATPS) and the African University of Science and Technology (AUST) have…
Ugandan researchers offer lifeline to bakers
Ugandan researchers have come up with a simple set of guidelines to help bakeries comply with food…
Real-time emissions tracker eyes cleaner bill of health
Rwandan innovators are taking on air pollution with a monitoring device that tracks vehicle emissions in real-time,…
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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.
