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 ...

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; ...

This manual for researchers and policy development emphasizes (i) Key concepts and principles of policymaking – including evidence, conflicts, processes and terminologies; (ii) Instruments and tools of influence; (iii) ...

Science Granting Councils (SGC) are key players in the development of strong national Science, Technology and Innovation systems (STI) which are precursors for transformation to knowledge-based African economies. ‘Karibu ...

The presentation provides an introduction to photochemistry and photophysical processes. Knowledge of wavelengths (colour of light) is fundamental. Fluorescence is elaborated upon as well as electron transfer. Photoctalysis ...

Rapid urban development must meet food needs at an unprecedented scale, while building economic foundations within a carbon-neutral economic transition. Urban food security, food systems and governance have largely been ...

The Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) framework provides guidance and tools for strengthening management and programming in Science Granting Councils (SGC) initiatives. This detailed paper analyzes the MEL methodology, ...

The Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) seeks to strengthen the capacity of 15 science granting councils in Sub-Saharan Africa in order to support research and evidence-based policies that will contribute to economic ...

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 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 ...