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Strengthening national research and innovation funding agencies in West Africa
The African Technology Policy Studies Network (ATPS) and the African University of Science and Technology (AUST) have kicked off a series of events to boost research…
Uganda fights wheat gap with heat-resistant crop
Uganda develops new heat-resistant wheat varieties to boost domestic production and reduce reliance on imports. By Funke…
Go Data, software to improve malaria surveillance in Burkina Faso
L’outil numérique développé par l’OMS et le Réseau mondial d’alerte et d’action en cas d’épidémie contribue à…
Malawi aims to increase ethanol production despite difficulties
Malawi relies on ethanol as a sustainable and economical alternative to imported gasoline. Malawi is working to…
Research project to boost innovation in Africa
A research and innovation management program helps scientific research granting agencies to select and fund the most…
Research in Africa “stifled by unequal partnerships
Equitable research partnerships produce better results. By Gilbert Nakweya [NAIROBI] African researchers are often underestimated and marginalized…
Researchers forge partnerships with the private sector in Malawi
Partnerships with business and the public sector enable Malawi’s researchers to tackle “real-world problems”. By Michael Kaloki…
New start for Sierra Leone’s Scientific Council
Sierra Leone’s Science, Technology and Innovation Council gets a second wind thanks to support from IOSRS. [NAIROBI]…
Malawi aims to boost ethanol production amid challenges
Malawi is banking on ethanol as a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to imported petrol. By Paul Adepoju…
African research ‘stifled by unequal partnerships’
Equitable research partnerships lead to better outcomes. By: Gilbert Nakweya [NAIROBI] African scientists are often undervalued and marginalized…
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