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FONRID is currently positioned as a donor only. He is not a direct policy influencer. But he accompanies the politicians. If FONRID had power over policies, this would allow it…

FONRID is currently positioned as a donor only. He is not a direct policy influencer. But he accompanies the politicians. If FONRID had power over policies, this would allow it to review its status in the current environment. What is a handicap today is the fact that FONRID is a pure public structure.

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FONSTI launches policies to boost research governance

The Fund for Science, Technology, and Innovation (FONSTI) has made a significant move in strengthening Côte d’Ivoire’s national research system by officially launching eight institutional policies. The polices were launched during a high-level workshop in Grand-Bassam held from 15 to 16 July under the theme…

FONRID

FONRID awards student innovation

The National Fund for Research and Innovation for Development (FONRID) hosted the first edition of University Innovation Day at Thomas Sankara University. The event, which was held on 17 July, provided a vibrant platform for showcasing the ingenuity of young innovators. The initiative is part…

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Pay-as-you-go solar irrigation supports rural women

[NAIROBI] A solar-powered, “pay-as-you-go” irrigation system being piloted in Mozambique and Zambia is reducing farmers’ dependence on rainfall and easing the burden of water collection on women. The two countries are prone to both floods and droughts, which are becoming more frequent and intense due…

SGCI funded projects

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Rwanda’s integrated approach to sustainable agriculture and nutrition

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