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The Scientific Research Granting Agencies Initiative (SRGI) in Sub-Saharan Africa invites project proposals from organizations (including think tanks, institutes, universities and agencies) with proven track records and experience to help…
The Scientific Research Granting Agencies Initiative (SRGI) in Sub-Saharan Africa invites project proposals from organizations (including think tanks, institutes, universities and agencies) with proven track records and experience to help councils develop policy frameworks and enabling structures for partnerships with the private sector. For further information, please consult: Call for proposals to help African scientific research funding agencies develop policy frameworks and enabling structures for public-private partnerships
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