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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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Innovation awards boost Côte d’Ivoire’s national research drive

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