Burkina Faso

Gender inequalities in science, technology, and innovation (STI) remain a global challenge. Women’s representation dwindles as they proceed through the ‘leaky’ STI pipeline (Huyer, 2019). Addressing gender equality and inclusion (GEI) in STI is an issue of social justice and socio-economic advancement on a national scale. Gender transformation is a UNESCO priority and is embedded…

This video spotlights the ongoing efforts of the Fonds National de la Recherche et de l’Innovation pour le Développement (FONRID) in Burkina Faso, underscoring its commitment to strengthening research capacity and promoting gender inclusivity. In the interview, FONRID’s Project Leader, Djibril Yonli, discusses how the organization is actively working to dismantle barriers that hinder women’s…

The initiative to build new research agendas to strengthen African health systems began with a pilot phase consisting of a 4.5-year, CAD1-million investment from IDRC. This initiative funds two national science granting councils (SGCs) in West Africa to develop and implement impactful research programs focused on strengthening health systems. It has two interconnected aims: to…

Call open: LEAWEF Multilateral Research Programme: knowledge needed on integrated solutions in water, energy and food Aim and objectivesThe Long-term Europe – Africa WEF-Nexus Multilateral Research Programme (LEAWEF) is an international initiative focusing on the interconnections between water, energy and food (WEF) within the framework of sustainable development. Using the WEF nexus approach, the programme…

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L’outil numérique développé par l’OMS et le Réseau mondial d’alerte et d’action en cas d’épidémie contribue à lutter efficacement contre la maladie. Par : Abdel Aziz Nabaloum L’Organisation mondiale de la Santé (OMS) et le Réseau mondial d’alerte et d’action en cas d’épidémie (GOARN) ont mis au point un logiciel qui contribue à la surveillance des…

Provide a secure framework for funding research and innovation activities throughout the national territory so that the results produced are truly vectors of well-being for the populations and generators of wealth and prosperity for the entire nation .

Multiple research projects were proposed across Africa, with the goal to improve local understanding, prevention and response to COVID-19. The research grant abstracts outline the different projects that would take place using funding from the COVID-19 Africa Rapid Grant Fund. Projects in Botswana In Botswana, there were many projects that research COVID-19. These include: Abstracts…

Developed in Burkina Faso, this digital solution reduces the risk of prescribing drugs that are incompatible with each other or unsuitable for the patient’s health. Fast playback This application, developed by the medical informatics laboratory, lists over 4,000 drugs. Its user-friendly options help doctors avoid medication errors For the experts, if its use is popularized,…

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 March.   “We must remember that it is not a question of having beautiful conclusions; they…