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Research project to boost innovation in Africa
A research and innovation management program helps scientific research granting agencies to select and fund the most effective projects. A new project tackles the research and innovation challenges facing sub-Saharan Africa, bridging funding gaps and gender imbalances to boost development in the region. The Research and Innovation Management (RIM) project was driven by the Scientific…
Research in Africa “stifled by unequal partnerships
Equitable research partnerships produce better results. African researchers are often underestimated and marginalized in collaborative research projects. As a result, the scientific issues are flawed and the interpretation of the data is biased, said university officials in a debate. Academics spoke out on this subject at an online seminar on equitable and inclusive partnerships, held…
Connecting with the convictions that drive gender transformative work
At a recent workshop involving 13 African science granting councils it emerged that a deepening understanding of and commitment to the concepts of gender equality and inclusivity is starting to produce tangible – and valuable – outcomes A workshop in Cape Town saw 13 national science granting councils in Africa successfully present the first drafts…
Gender inclusivity in R&D ‘gaining traction in Uganda’
Gender inclusivity in Uganda’s research ecosystem is gaining attention, but the country must do more to support research for sustainable development, says a leading member of the Science Granting Council Initiative (SGCI). Steven Sebbale, the acting assistant executive secretary and head of the gender team at the Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST), says that before the SGCI…
Research council supports South Africa’s young researchers
The Human Science Research Council (HSRC) says it is reshaping the landscape for emerging researchers in Africa through its commitment to mentorship. The HSRC provides support and guidance to the next generation of social scientists and humanities scholars, amid challenges such as funding scarcity, infrastructure limitations and difficulties transitioning into research careers. Alude Mahali, chief research…
