Uganda

The Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST) is driving innovation and research in Uganda’s manufacturing sector. In 2023, UNCST completed a project under the Science Granting Councils Initiative, focusing on Public-Private Partnerships to drive growth and development in manufacturing. More specifically, it aimed to: In this blog, we look at the outputs and…

Researchers have developed a way of breeding locusts as a source of protein for animals and people. By: Dann Okoth [NAIROBI] Mass breeding of desert locusts in a controlled environment could provide a sustainable source of protein for animals and humans as well as business opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa, researchers say. With nearly 282 million…

Uganda develops new heat-resistant wheat varieties to boost domestic production and reduce reliance on imports. By Funke Ishola New climate-resistant wheat varieties developed in Uganda will reduce reliance on foreign exports and support local food production, according to agricultural researchers. Across Sub-Saharan Africa, there is a growing demand for wheat, but rising temperatures are putting…

The Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST) promotes and coordinates research, science, and technology to support national development and improve the quality of life in Uganda.

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 gaps in Uganda’s science and technology capacity. Addressing these gaps will help Uganda build resilience…

[KAMPALA] In Uganda, the proportion of female researchers is below the world average, according to a report by the country’s research agency.   The Uganda Council for Science and Technology points out in its Report, entitled National Research Outlook [Perspectives sur la recherche nationale], published on June 21, that women account for just 28% of…

Further efforts are needed to tackle the inequalities in treatment that persist between men and women despite the progress made in recent years. In its 2022 National Research Outlook Report, the Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST) highlights that the proportion of women in the country’s research and higher education institutions has increased…

Uganda’s latest research output figures highlight need to close gender gap 1. Inequalities evident in pay gaps between men and women 2. In Uganda, less than a third of researchers are women 3. Lack of legislation is helping maintain gender inequality [KAMPALA] Uganda has a smaller proportion of women researchers than the global average, according…

Only a quarter of Uganda’s PhD holders over the last decade were women Reforms are needed to aid gender inclusivity in science, technology and innovation (STI)   Private sector involvement in STI funding should be promoted [KAMPALA] Reforms are urgently needed to promote issues such as gender inclusivity and funding of science, technology and innovation…