Senegal
Science Granting Council
Summary
The Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation (MESRI) of Senegal develops and implements national policies in higher education, research and innovation, aimed at promoting scientific and technology of the country.
Council details
Impact we’re having
Stories of change
Low-tech health app engages
Five years after its launch, PENSA – a mobile app developed in Mozambique— has been accessed by…
SGCI funded projects
10 research projects transforming sweet potato, cassava and moringa in Burkina Faso
Project Titles & Institution Areas of Research Number of Projects being funded Project Duration Grant Amount In-Kind Distribution Council Collaboration with other councils
Senegal’s scientific solutions combat health, food challenges
Project Titles & Institution Areas of Research: Number of Projects being funded Project Duration Grant Amount In-Kind Distribution Council Collaboration with other councils
Research and Resources
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