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CTAs: catalysts of Africa’s STI transformation
An interview with Tom Ogada, executive director, African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) As part of the Science Granting Councils Initiative’s (SGCI) 10th anniversary reflections, we…
Call open: LEAWEF Multilateral Research Programme: knowledge needed on integrated solutions in water, energy and food
CTAs: catalysts of Africa’s STI transformation
An interview with Tom Ogada, executive director, African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) As part of the…
Strengthening research funding practices in Burkina Faso
As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen research and innovation systems across Africa, the Science Granting…
Transforming research for development in eastern and southern Africa
The African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS), in collaboration with the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), will…
Upcoming SGCI-supported events
Globelics International Conference 2025: Innovation for Sustainable and Inclusive Development to Build Resilience for Global Challenges The…
Why Africa needs its own playbook for measuring STIs
As Africa moves to implement the Science, Technology, and Innovation Strategy for Africa (STISA-2034), one major obstacle…
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…
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….
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,…
SGCI at 10: SARIMA reflects on research management gains
The Southern African Research and Innovation Management Association (SARIMA) joined the 2025 Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI)…
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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.
