This study aims to explore best practices for evidence-based policy in establishing and running robust engineering student industrial secondment (SIS) programs, coordinated between universities and industries. SIS programs ...
The report is a final evaluation of the three-year “Pathways to Innovation” (P2I) program, of the University of Central Asia (UCA). The aim is to strengthen Mathematics, Science and Economic Policy Capacity in Afghanistan ...
The study focused on building competitive and socially inclusive local pharmaceutical industries in West Africa and addressed five issues: affordability, human resources, research and development, intellectual property and ...
The paper outlines the processes of research and relationship to intellectual property rights at various stages of the research process: knowledge innovation, applied research, and patent commercialization are covered. ...
This policy brief presents findings on the human resource situation in the pharmaceutical sector in West Africa. It explains the current situation and what can be done in terms of training, linking with diaspora, collaboration ...
Quaye, Wilhemina; Yamga, Gordon Ackon; Tetteh, Emmanuel K.(2020)
Research findings provide insights into the governance and institutional architecture of Ghana’s innovation system and mandate. As well, insights comprise functions of key actors (including ‘missing actors’), and inputs ...
Mulindwa, Joseph; Kaaya, A. N.; B. N., Daphne; Muganga, L.; Chemutai, J.(2020)
This policy brief highlights currently used cocoa fermentation methods along with policy recommendations for farm level fermentation. The project aims to aid fermentation through design of a single fermentation box which ...
This policy brief focuses on the issue of inadequate human resources that can support growth in the pharmaceutical sector. Recommendations include: creation of centres of excellence for training manufacturers for the region; ...
The need to promote local pharmaceutical industries in the region is motivated by factors such as a high disease burden, the high cost of imported medicines, growing regional markets, and expected increase in access to ...
The policy brief discusses some strategies for developing the pharmaceutical sector in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in terms of affordability, human resources, research and development, intellectual ...
Wanyanga, Wilberforce O.; Vugigi, Sarah K.; Keter, Frankline K.(2020)
The study investigated innovation capacity of the Eastern Africa pharmaceutical manufacturing industry, identified barriers to Public/Private Partnerships (PPP) and established a framework for an impactful pharmaceutical ...
The Scinnovent Centre(The Scinnovent Centre, 2020)
Key capabilities and considerations required by auditors form the basis of this manual. An Intellectual Property (IP) Audit is a systematic review of the intellectual properties owned, used or acquired by organizations and ...
The study assesses the capability/capacity of local manufacturers in the East Africa Community (EAC) region (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Ethiopia) to produce essential medicines. As well, it explores how partnerships can ...
The Scinnovent Centre(The Scinnovent Centre, 2020-08)
Where projects require partnerships between different actors within public and private domains, science granting councils (SGC) need to place strong emphasis on providing guidance on partnership governance. This guide ...
The manual makes recommendations regarding Intellectual Property (IP) strategies for science granting councils (SGCs). It offers three model strategies depending on the nature of the institution: Model I SGCs have authority ...