Updating the case studies of the political economy of science granting councils in Sub-Saharan Africa - final technical report without case studies

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2020-05

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This comprehensive report covers a research programme that works towards increased understanding of the political economy (PE) of science and research in Africa, and the roles played by science, technology and innovation (STI). Phase 2 of the study comprised: (a) an extensive review of relevant literature, data, agents and actors; (b) semi-structured interviews with representatives from science funding and policy bodies; (c) five national case studies of the Phase 1 study countries (Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Senegal, Tanzania); and (d) analysis of grey literature. Cross-cutting themes are Human Resources, and Gender and Inclusivity.

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GOVERNANCE, SCIENCE GRANTING COUNCILS, RESEARCH CAPACITY BUILDING, INNOVATION SYSTEMS, AFRICAN ORGANIZATIONS, UNIVERSITY INDUSTRY LINKAGES, SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION, GENDER MAINSTREAMING, HUMAN RESOURCES, INCLUSION, ETHIOPIA, KENYA, RWANDA, SENEGAL, TANZANIA, SOUTH OF SAHARA

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