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Energy is at the heart of all efforts aimed at attaining the country’s Vision 2030 of becoming an upper middle income economy, as well as a major driving force behind…

Energy is at the heart of all efforts aimed at attaining the country’s Vision 2030 of becoming an upper middle income economy, as well as a major driving force behind the attainment of all Sustainable Development Goals (SGDs).


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A cross section of SGCI members at the 2025 all partners meeting.

Call for expert consultancy: Intersectional dimension of gender-sensitive drought management in East Africa

The International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) and the Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) invite qualified experts to contribute to a scoping study and assessment report on “The intersectional dimension of gender-sensitive drought management in East Africa.” The consultancy will provide technical input for…

Researchers observing the blocking making process in the machine. Credit: Prof Callistus Tengan

Harnessing traditional materials for climate-smart development in Ghana

In Ghana, communities are rediscovering the potential of traditional building materials to drive sustainability and climate resilience. A research team led by Callistus Tengan, professor of construction management at Bolgatanga Technical University, is advancing this mission by integrating eco-friendly materials, renewable energy, and smart technologies…

Santiago Alba-Corral, Vice-President of Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC)

SGCI communiqué reaffirms councils’ role in Africa’s STI agenda

The Science Granting Councils Initiative in Sub-Saharan Africa (SGCI) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing Africa’s science, technology, and innovation (STI) agenda. At a two-day meeting from 18-19 September in Accra, representatives of 20 national Science Granting Councils, joined by the African Union Commission (AUC),…

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Rwanda’s integrated approach to sustainable agriculture and nutrition

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