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Tanzania, like many African countries, experiences a slow development process since its research capacity is not strong enough to address social and economic challenges. This calls for the need to…
Tanzania, like many African countries, experiences a slow development process since its research capacity is not strong enough to address social and economic challenges. This calls for the need to improve research management in its institutions of higher learning as well as the private sector, focusing on science, technology and innovation.
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From commitment to action: why the 2026 All Partners Forum matters
When partners gather in Windhoek, Namibia, for the 2026 Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) All Partners Forum, they will meet at an important point in the evolution of Africa’s science, technology and innovation landscape. The Forum will be held from 28 September to 1 October…
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Rwanda’s integrated approach to sustainable agriculture and nutrition
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