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‘Karibu Science’ : communication and advocacy strategy for science governing council (SGC) in Kenya

Bolo, Maurice Ochieng (2020-07)

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 ...
Knowledge management strategy for SGCs

Bolo, Maurice Ochieng (2020-08)

Knowledge management (KM) strategy guides the coordinating role that Science Granting Councils (SGC) play in ensuring that knowledge management systems are operating optimally. This includes ensuring that financial resources ...
Light matter Interactions - Development of smart photoactive materials for environmental applications

Scaiano, Juan; Nyokong, Tebello; Lanterna, Anabel (2018-02)

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 ...
List of organisations involved in science funding and related activities cited by regional interviewees

Unknown author (2017)

This is an Annex (#8) to “Case studies of the political economy of Science Granting Councils in sub-Saharan Africa.” The directory provides a list of organizations and types of organisations involved in science funding, ...
Localising the SDGs through and urban food lens in the global south : lessons from the Hungry Cities project : 9 to 10 November 2020 workshop report

Gareth, Haysom; Hungry Cities Partnership (2020-11)

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 ...
Masterclass 2021 - theme : ethics and integrity in research and innovation

The Scinnovent Centre - Science, Innovation and Enterprise (2021-03-30)

Masterclasses are designed to support and strengthen the voice and views of Science Granting Councils (SGC) and contribute to key Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) policy debates at national, regional and continental ...
MEL framework for science, technology and innovation grant awarding councils in Africa

Bolo, Maurice Ochieng (2020-10)

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, ...
A model institutional IP strategy

The Scinnovent Centre (2020)

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 ...
Monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) : strengthening partnerships among Africa’s science granting councils and the private sector : final technical report

Hanlin, Rebecca; Mwachi, Donnelly (2020-02)

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 ...
National framework for research, innovation, and commercialisation in Ghana

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 ...
Pathways to innovation : strengthening mathematics, science and economic policy capacity in Afghanistan and Central Asia : a program by the University of Central Asia : March 2017-August 2020

Pellegrini, Matteo (2020-09-09)

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 ...
Pharmaceutical partnerships for increased access to quality essential medicines in the East Africa region

Vugigi, Sarah; Wanyanga, Wilberforce; Keter, Frankline K. (2019-12)

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 ...
Pharmaceutical partnerships for increased access to quality essential medicines in the East Africa region

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 ...
Political economy of science granting councils in sub-Saharan Africa : brief introduction of the study

Unknown author (2017)

The study works to identify patterns of institutional development and main influences on Science Granting Council (SGC) behaviour at a regional and sub-regional level. Four countries, Kenya, Ethiopia, Rwanda and Tanzania ...
Political economy of the Ethiopian science granting council

Tigabu, Aschalew (2017-05)

Established in 2008, Ethiopia’s Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) sets priorities for science, technology, and research. A Research and Policy Directorate under MoST hosts a newly organised National Research Council ...
Political economy of the Kenyan science granting council

Hanlin, Rebecca (2017-05)

This study explores political and economic factors and contexts that influence the work of the science granting council organisations in Kenya to support research activities and the promotion of science, technology and ...
Political economy of the Rwandan science granting council

Tigabu, Aschalew (2017-05)

The case study aims to understand the political, social and economic constraints influencing the National Commission for Science and Technology (NCST) and research activities in Rwanda. The NCST is new and has not yet ...
Political economy of the Senegalese science granting council

Hanlin, Rebecca; Sawadogo, Natewinde (2017-06)

Research and Development (R&D) financing is almost 50% provided by foreign sources/donors and there is tension regarding the focus on research as opposed to teaching or innovation. This report centres largely on the R&D ...
Political economy of the Tanzanian science granting council

Hanlin, Rebecca; Khaemba, Winnie (2017-06)

This case study explores political and economic factors in Tanzania that support research activities and the promotion of science, technology and innovation (STI), with particular emphasis on the work of the National Fund ...
Promoting ethics and integrity in research and innovation for development in Africa : the role of Africa’s science granting councils : a discussion paper prepared for the Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) master class of 2021

Ndebele, Paul; Tindana, Paulina; Kasule, Mary; Nenguke, Zivai (2022)

The paper advocates for Science Granting Councils (SGC) to enhance ethics and integrity activities as part of their responsibilities for supporting ethical conduct of research and innovation. SGCs should play a leading ...

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