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Limited funding, outdated infrastructure are some of the challenges of maintaining a robust digital grants management system in Africa. To tackle these challenges, the Science Granting Councils (SGCs) from across…
Limited funding, outdated infrastructure are some of the challenges of maintaining a robust digital grants management system in Africa.
To tackle these challenges, the Science Granting Councils (SGCs) from across Africa convened in Windhoek, Namibia, last week for a peer-to-peer learning workshop.
The workshop was organised by the Association of African Universities and hosted by Namibia’s National Commission on Research, Science and Technology for the Science Granting Councils Initiative, SGCI.
Promoting Digital Sustainability in Research Management
The three-day event, which ran from 7 to 9 May, convened participants from 12 SGCI countries and is part of a broader initiative to strengthen research management capacities through regional learning exchanges and digital transformation.
The councils discussed the complexities of maintaining and expanding their digital infrastructure amid resource constraints and rapidly evolving technology.
The workshop provided the opportunity for council members to consolidate the gains made so far, exchange lessons, experiences, and technical insights gained from the adoption and implementation of the digital grants system by various councils in Africa.
The SGCs also engaged in research infrastructure management, which is a critical component of strengthening national research ecosystems.
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Published on 13 May 2025
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