Posts Tagged ‘Science’
How storytelling is amplifying SGCI-funded innovations
For many researchers, publishing scientific findings in academic journals has long been the primary way to share knowledge. But increasingly, there is recognition that research must also be communicated in ways that reach broader audiences, policymakers, industry partners, communities, and fellow innovators who can translate discoveries into real-world solutions. Across projects funded by the Science…
Read MoreVoices of SGCI: Council leaders on the direction and ambition of SGCI 3
At the African Union’s Science, Technology and Innovation Week in Addis Ababa, earlier this month, leaders of science granting councils reflected on what SGCI Phase 3 represents for Africa’s science and innovation systems. From ownership and alignment to stewardship and sustainability, here are their voices on what fundamentally changes with SGCI 3 and why this…
Read MoreHow Sierra Leone is improving the quality of life through science and technology
An interview with Dr Samba Sesay This video previews the ongoing efforts of the National Science Technology and Innovation Council of Sierra Leone (NSTIC-SL), a young council established in 2020. Dr. Samba Sesay, Programme Implementation Manager, explains that NSTIC-SL’s core mission is to enhance the quality of life for Sierra Leonean citizens through science and…
Read MoreHow science benefits governments: Conversations with Dirce Madeira and Edson Faria, Mozambique
Partnerships strengthen sustainable funding for African research councils through scientific engagement, according to Mozambique’s National Research Fund (NRF) representatives Dirce Madeira, Head of Projects M&E Department, and Edson Faria, Financial Chief, in a recent interview.
Read MoreHarnessing the Power and Potential of Partnerships to Create Resilient Financing Models for African Science
By Dr Fulufhelo Nelwamondo and Dr Thandi Mgwebi Funding and innovative resource use will form a crucial part of discussions when scientists, funders, think tanks, and policymakers in Africa gather in Botswana this week for high-level discussions on various science, technology, and innovation (STI) themes and engage with the global network of partners in academia,…
Read MoreBotswana to host SGCI Annual Forum & GRC Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Meeting
The Ministry of Communications, Knowledge and Technology will host the 2024 Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) Annual Forum and the Global Research Council (GRC) Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Meeting from 11 to 15 November 2024 in Gaborone, Botswana at Avani Gaborone Resort & Casino. The forum will be held under the theme ‘Science Granting Councils in…
Read MoreScience Forum South Africa 2024
The Department of Science and Innovation invites you to save the date for the upcoming Science Forum South Africa (SFSA) 2024, which will be held from 4 to 6 December at the CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria. The theme for the Forum is Igniting Conversations about Science – Innovation and Science for Humanity. The…
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