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Science granting councils lead innovation across Africa
The Science Granting Councils across Africa are increasingly transforming science, technology, and innovation (STI) ecosystems, the 2024 SGCI annual forum report says. According to the report,…
TWAS-DFG Cooperation Visits Programme
Exciting opportunity for postdoctoral researchers in Sub-Saharan Africa
Science granting councils lead innovation across Africa
The Science Granting Councils across Africa are increasingly transforming science, technology, and innovation (STI) ecosystems, the 2024…
Workshop trains researchers to create impactful policy briefs
African scientists have been conducting cutting-edge research to tackle the continent’s challenges but need to improve engagement…
Botswana’s Commitment to Research: Laying the groundwork for innovation
Although Botswana does not yet have a dedicated science agency, it has demonstrated a strong commitment to…
Space innovation in Africa tackling local problems
Africa’s space sector, while valued at US$22.64 billion in 2024, is still in its early stages—but scientists…
An interview with Dr Samba Sesay on how NSTIC -SL is improving the quality of life through science and technology
This video previews the ongoing efforts of the National Science Technology and Innovation Council of Sierra Leone…
One of SGCI’s first members, Malawi, is reaping the rewards
In this interview, Gift Kadzamira, Director-General of Malawi’s National Commission for Science and Technology (NCST), outlines the…
Removing barriers women in science face is key
This video spotlights the ongoing efforts of the Fonds National de la Recherche et de l’Innovation pour…
New cassava plant boosts income for Kenyan farmers
[NAIROBI] Rose Osore has been growing cassava on her small farm in Busia County, western Kenya, for…
Eco-friendly kilns help Malawi’s fish curers cut losses
[LILONGWE] Closing his eyes as he battled smoke wafting from fish-smoking kilns in front of him, Issah…
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.
