Abstract:
The Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) recognizes the value of knowledge outputs in their dissemination, uptake and utilization. As such, SGCI strategy provides a framework for tracking outputs, their uptake, use and influence. It aims to ensure relevance by prioritizing key issues/ topics of immediate interest and relevance to Councils; works to enhance quality by generating policy-relevant knowledge and evidence through commissioning studies on prioritized themes/topics; and develops capacity through targeted training (research management and use of indicators), coaching and mentorship. The Initiative has also developed a project-wide Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) framework.