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Financement de la recherche en Afrique : les points saillants du document de travail de la master class organisée par l’IOSRS

Le financement de la recherche scientifique en Afrique est crucial pour le développement économique. Mais on observe différentes tendances concernant les flux de financement, et elles peuvent être difficiles à comprendre. En octobre 2023, l’Initiative des organismes subventionnaires de la...

November 22, 2023

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Research funding in Africa: highlights from the SGCI Masterclass Working Paper

Research funding in Africa is critical for economic development. However, several trends currently affect funding flows. They can be complex to understand. In October 2023, the Science Granting Councils Initiative (SCGI) published a working paper on this subject. Attendees at...

November 22, 2023

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Le financement de la recherche au cœur de la master class du forum annuel de l’IOSRS

Les flux de financement de la recherche sont essentiels à la science. Ils peuvent passer par des canaux différents, rendant le processus de financement de la recherche complexe et fastidieux. La création d’un fonds peut en être le point de...

November 22, 2023

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Research funding flows the focus of the SGCI Masterclass

Research funding flows are essential to science. These are the channels and paths that distribute financial support for research. A research funding flow can be a complex and lengthy process. It might start with the creation of a fund. But,...

November 22, 2023

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Low-tech health app engages the hard-to-reach

1. App created in Mozambique helps people in remote areas access health information 2. The mobile app is aiding disease prevention and control in Mozambique 3. But getting financial support for sustaining the app is a challenge [LAGOS] Five years...

October 24, 2023

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Défis et solutions pour une éthique plus solide dans la recherche en Afrique

Défis et solutions pour une éthique plus solide dans la recherche en AfriqueL’éthique dans la recherche en Afrique est essentielle. Elle est le fondement d’une bonne recherche et elle protège le bien-être de toutes les personnes impliquées. Elle réduit les...

September 7, 2023

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Challenges and solutions for stronger research ethics in Africa

Research ethics in Africa is critical. They are the foundation of good research and protect the well-being of all involved. They minimise bias and avoid exploitation. They provide more accurate and reliable results. And in turn, this builds integrity and...

September 6, 2023

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How Uganda is unlocking its research potential for long-term development and prosperity

Uganda’s National Research Outlook Report 2023 shows that Science, technology and innovation are set to play a vital role in the country’s socioeconomic development. The report, compiled by Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST), helps to identify system...

August 2, 2023