FocusAfrica2012-02-222012-02-222010http://hdl.handle.net/10625/48327French version available in IDRC Digital Library: Financement endogène de la recherché en Afrique de l’Ouest et du CentreThe study aimed to improve the IDRC’s understanding of trends in funding for research provided by regional and sub-regional organisations, local philanthropic organisations, and public research funding mechanisms focusing on four countries: Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Ghana and Senegal. Considered in the study are public funds allocated by governments for research activities; funds from regional organisations such as the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU); the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS); funds from philanthropic bodies and Foundations, as well as other donors. Dependence on the modes of funding of international donor organisations continues.1 digital file (41 p.)application/pdfenBURKINA FASOCAMEROONGHANASENEGALRESEARCH CAPACITY BUILDINGRESEARCH ORGANIZATIONSFUNDINGDONOR AIDPHILANTHROPYFINANCIAL AIDPUBLIC FINANCERESEARCH POLICYUNIVERSITIESSOUTH OF SAHARAIDRC Final Report