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Boosting Botswana’s innovation through the Science Granting Councils Initiative
The Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) fosters collaborative research across Africa. The initiative promotes evidence-based innovation and policies. In so doing, it empowers science granting councils…
Call open: LEAWEF Multilateral Research Programme: knowledge needed on integrated solutions in water, energy and food
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…
Research project to enrich Africa’s innovation scene
A research and innovation management programme is helping science granting councils scope out impactful projects to fund….
Researchers partner with private sector in Malawi
Collaborations with businesses and government help researchers in Malawi tackle ‘real world problems’. By: Michael Kaloki The…
Sierra Leone’s science council given new lease of life
Sierra Leone’s National Science, Technology, and Innovation Council is being revived with support from SGCI. By: Nelson…
Themes
The SGCI aims to strengthen the capacities of these SGCs to support research and evidence-based policies that will contribute to economic and social development.
