Theme: Strengthening Research Management Capacity

The second phase of the SGCI seeks to strengthen the capacity of Science Granting Councils (SGCs) in 17 African countries to support evidence-based policies for socio-economic development. Implemented through collaborating…

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The second phase of the SGCI seeks to strengthen the capacity of Science Granting Councils (SGCs) in 17 African countries to support evidence-based policies for socio-economic development. Implemented through collaborating technical agencies, it includes SARIMA’s partnership with WARIMA under Theme 1: Research Management (October 2023–September 2026). This theme focuses on improving research and grants management among SGCs through capacity building, skill development, in-country support, collaborative learning, and knowledge sharing. This newsletter provides an overview of SARIMA’s activities in advancing these goals.

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.

Supporting Strategic Communications and Knowledge Uptake
NRF hosting

Supporting Strategic Communications and Knowledge Uptake

Integrating Gender and Inclusivity

Integrating Gender and Inclusivity

Engaging with the Private Sector

Engaging with the Private Sector

Strengthening Research Management Capacity

Strengthening Research Management Capacity

Using Evidence in Policymaking
Two women discussing how a gender lens can help achieve development targets

Using Evidence in Policymaking

Funding Research and Innovation
An ATPs training workshop photo used for the SGCI research and innovation theme

Funding Research and Innovation

Establishing Funding Agencies
SGCI meeting with funding agency staff in West Africa.

Establishing Funding Agencies