Thematic Areas – Page 2

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

News Strategic Communication and Knowledge uptake Strategic Communication and Knowledge uptake

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

Cooperation Projects News

TWAS-DFG Cooperation Visits Programme: 3 months Research Visit to Germany

6 June 2023 TWAS-DFG Cooperation Visits Programme Based on the agreement with The World Academy of Sciences for the Advancement of Science in Developing Countries (TWAS), the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) draws the attention of researchers at...

July 6, 2023

Gender and Inclusivity Gender and Inclusivity

Towards a more equal and connected world for women and girls

Assétou Sawadogo Kabore and Ndeye Sine Diop – two participants in the SGCI Gender and Inclusivity Project – share their impressions of the 67th annual session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW67) held in New York in...

June 9, 2023

Gender and Inclusivity Gender and Inclusivity

Gender does matter – Organisational learnings from the Gender Action Learning Process in the SGCI Gender and Inclusivity Project

Members of Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC) joined senior Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) staff in a Feminar facilitated by Gender at Work entitled “Going beyond the SGCI: Learnings and reflections on positionality power and politics. Integrating gender and...

June 9, 2023

Gender and Inclusivity Gender and Inclusivity

Taking stock: The Gender and Inclusivity Project at the end of its first cycle

A Final Learning Summit held in Cape Town in February marked the end of the first cycle of the Gender and Inclusivity Project (G&I Project) of the Science Granting Councils Initiative II (SGCI-II) and the beginning of the second phase....

June 9, 2023

Evidence in Policymaking Private Sector Engagement Report Research Management

Report: Politics and policy developments in knowledge production for development

The report recommends that the research community disseminates their research products through other non-academic platforms to benefit the broader community. It recommends that the research community communicates their findings to policymakers through policy briefs, and on the part of politicians...

November 22, 2022

Evidence in Policymaking Private Sector Engagement Research Article Research Management

Research article: Research based policy in Africa

The research article emanates from a report titled, ‘Politics and Policy Developments in Knowledge Production for Development’. The report recommends that the research community disseminates their research products through other non-academic platforms to benefit the broader community. It recommends that...

November 22, 2022

Evidence in Policymaking Evidence in Policymaking Private Sector Engagement Research Management

Policy Brief: Knowledge Production for Development in Africa – how should policymakers respond

The policy brief emanates from a report titled ‘Politics and Policy Developments in Knowledge Production for Development’. The report recommends that the research community disseminates their research products through other non-academic platforms to benefit the broader community. It recommends that...

November 22, 2022

Gender and Inclusivity Gender and Inclusivity

Gender and Inclusivity Brochure

This brochure provides an overview of the gender and inclusivity project.

November 7, 2022

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