Zimbabwe
Science Granting Council
Summary
The Research Council of Zimbabwe (RCZ) was established in 1986 to promote, direct, supervise and coordinate research. One of the major functions of RCZ is advising Government on issues of research for sustainable development. RCZ also provides an exceptional forum for interaction and discussion for the mutual benefit of Government, academia and industrialists.
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Call open: LEAWEF Multilateral Research Programme: knowledge needed on integrated solutions in water, energy and food
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