Biomass gasification for decentralised electricity generation in Malawi
Inadequate access to energy poses a critical challenge to Malawi’s economic development: currently 87% of the Malawi population lacks access to electricity. The project developed a rice husk gasification system as an alternative source of power for electricity generation. Based on the potential analysis of collected data, a rice husk gasifier power plant is being developed in Wowo Cluster Village, Nkhulambe Extension Planning Area (EPA), Phalombe District. Installation of waste biomass-based power plants is recommended. In rural areas this would lead to enormous beneficial changes for local communities, improving health conditions, and encouraging new business developments.
Auteur ou autrice(s) : Taulo, John, Kazembe, Hendrex, Maruwo, Willy, Maluwa, Alfred
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A model institutional IP strategy
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 to own, licence and assign IPs; Model II SGCs have ‘devolved’ their ownership of IP to research/academic institutions; Model III SGCs can own, licence and assign IP, in addition to their funding role. A delay in registration of IP can mean that someone else registers what an organisation has been considering working on. All SGCs must have a team of officials dedicated to matters of IP.
Auteur ou autrice(s) : The Scinnovent Centre
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Building the capacity of small scale cocoa farmers to conduct on-farm fermentation
This policy brief highlights currently used cocoa fermentation methods along with policy recommendations for farm level fermentation. The project aims to aid fermentation through design of a single fermentation box which can handle 60 to 100kg of cocoa and has shown potential to reduce fermentation time from six to four days with 99% fermented beans. The majority of farmers have less than a hectare of land and produce approximately 70kg of cocoa bean pulp in two weeks. For small-scale farmers to benefit from the cocoa enterprise, there is need to add value to the beans through fermentation.
Auteur ou autrice(s) : Mulindwa, Joseph, Kaaya, A. N., B. N., Daphne, Muganga, L., Chemutai, J.
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Solar powered technologies for the smallholder dairy industry in Malawi
The study assesses proposed solar-powered dairy production technologies for smallholder dairy production systems in Malawi; evaluates the quantity and quality of milk produced; assesses socio-economic and gender impacts of the technologies, and promotes the uptake of the technologies. The introduction of a solar-powered water pump greatly reduced the amount of time spent fetching water for the dairy farm; solar milking machines (SMM) had the lowest milking time per cow. There were no significant differences between average milk yields per cow from machine milking and hand milking. The use of solar-powered groundwater pumps ensures a steady and easily accessible water supply.
Auteur ou autrice(s) : Chipula, Grivin, Sanjika, Thawani, Nyanda, Ruben, Singa, Dodoma, Siwinda, Dumisani, Chingala, Gregory
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Maize germ and bran for value addition : high fiber bakery and confectionery products
The research aimed to add value to maize germ and bran, to develop improved products for human consumption, and to contribute to food security and human nutrition. Of low economic value, maize germ and bran currently dominate the livestock feed sector. However, with careful handling these processing by-products could be made to impact the confectionery and bakery sector. By incorporating them into bakery and confectionery products, nutritional value would be enhanced. The Ministry of Health and Uganda National Bureau of Standards can develop, implement and enforce standards for a positive impact on Food and Nutrition Policy.
Auteur ou autrice(s) : Muyanja, Charles, Gonahasa, Jolly, Nabakooza, Joan, Byamukama, Julius
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Building a competitive and socially inclusive local pharmaceutical manufacturing in West Africa : role of research, innovation, and development
The need to promote local pharmaceutical industries in the region is motivated by factors such as a high disease burden, the high cost of imported medicines, growing regional markets, and expected increase in access to anti-retroviral drugs and pressure from non-governmental agencies. The brief outlines conditions in the pharmaceutical industry in Nigeria, Mali, Senegal, Ghana, and Cote d’Ivoire in terms of the above factors. Funding for local research and development needs to increase along with upgrades to science and technology policy. The brief explains what can be done in terms of training and partnerships with industry as well as intra-regional cooperation.
Auteur ou autrice(s) : Ogada, Tom, Erhun, Wilson, Nortey, Louis, Toure, Aida S., Gbolo, Jules-Olivier, Yerima, Mouhoudine, Obunga, Patrick
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Role of public private partnerships in health systems : experiences from Southern Africa
This Policy Brief provides new data on how Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) contribute to the delivery of health and industrial policies and programmes for health and wellbeing. It unpacks context-specific social, economic, political, geographic, and epidemiological factors that need to be examined with an eye to sub-regional, regional and global political economies. It emphasizes the importance of embedment of local pharmaceutical suppliers/ manufacturers among poor populations in low-middle income countries. The Southern African Development Community (SADC) region has for the past three decades faced a challenging and persistent HIV/AIDS pandemic, and this permeates and influences factors of development in the region.
Auteur ou autrice(s) : Mugwagwa, Julius, Banda, Geoffrey
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Initiatives to support local pharmaceutical production of quality essential medicines in East Africa
This policy brief provides a road map towards a better functioning, more stable, and sustainable pharmaceutical industry in Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) countries. Based on country studies and detailed analysis of data, a risk categorization model has been derived which includes product quality and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) compliance of local pharmaceutical producers (LPP). A means of structured incentives can be used for different levels of categorisation to drive compliance. Since 2002, an annual amount of more than US$4 billion has been invested in the purchase of fixed dose combinations in anti-retroviral (ARV) and anti-malarial drugs.
Auteur ou autrice(s) : Wanyanga, W.O., Vugigi, Sarah, Keter, Frankline
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Tackling forest cover loss in Malawi by switching to biogas
To make Biogas competitive, progressive tax laws conducive to new developers are required. For instance, to incentivise private sector investment in the Biogas value chain and reduce prices for consumers import duty, value added taxes could be waived on technical and infrastructure equipment. A lucrative charcoal and fuelwood (biomass) market drives deforestation. In addition, electricity tariffs have meant that more households are turning to fuelwood and charcoal as they are cheaper and readily available on the market. The study shows different potential types of wastes available for biogas production.
Auteur ou autrice(s) : The Scinnovent Center
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Health and industrialisation : exploring the role of public-private partnerships in building competitive health-industry complexes in Southern Africa
This paper reports on a study which explores the role of Public Private Partnerships PPPs as viable technological vehicles and investment financing mechanisms for building a competitive African health sector. Interlinked with a vibrant pharmaceutical industry, and capable of supplying drugs, vaccines and health products, it would assure health inclusion and social security. Africa has more than 50% of all health expenses paid out of pocket; more than 80% of the global burden of non-communicable diseases; more than 15% of the world’s population; 47% of the global burden of communicable diseases; yet it has less that 2% of global health expenditure.
Auteur ou autrice(s) : Mugwagwa, Julius, Banda, Geoffrey
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Confidentiality in collaborative research : why should science granting councils care? : technical guide for science granting councils in Africa
Where projects require partnerships between different actors within public and private domains, science granting councils (SGC) need to place strong emphasis on providing guidance on partnership governance. This guide begins by setting the context and explaining why issues of ownership, data sharing and balancing public interest with industry needs are important. It considers what SGCs can do, delves into confidentiality agreements, and discusses employment contracts and non-disclosure agreements. It concludes by providing SGCs with two templates: (i) sample employer – employee contract and (ii) sample non- disclosure agreement (NDA). SGCs promote collaborative research by funding multidisciplinary, multi-institutional projects
Auteur ou autrice(s) : The Scinnovent Centre
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Conducting intellectual property audits : a practitioner’s manual
Key capabilities and considerations required by auditors form the basis of this manual. An Intellectual Property (IP) Audit is a systematic review of the intellectual properties owned, used or acquired by organizations and businesses. It assesses and manages risk, and works to remedy problems and implement best practices in IP asset management. IP management issues and potential conflicts can arise in government funding schemes, which is a key function of science granting councils (SGC). In order to facilitate inter-regional cooperation of researchers in different countries and parts of the world, SGCs will confront differing IP systems.
Auteur ou autrice(s) : The Scinnovent Centre
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Establishing competitive and socially inclusive local pharmaceutical industries in West Africa : role of research, innovation, and development
This policy brief presents findings on the human resource situation for the pharmaceutical sector in West Africa. The policy brief explains what can be done in terms of training, linking with diaspora, collaboration and partnership with Asian countries and building synergy within ECOWAS to address the human resource requirements for the sector in West Africa. It suggests that as local industries do not have adequate resources to support R&D needs, these could be met through collaboration with local universities. Currently this is difficult due to weak university-industry linkages.
Auteur ou autrice(s) : Ogada, Tom, Erhun, Wilson, Nortey, Louis, Toure, Aida S., Gbolo, Jules-Olivier, Yerima, Mouhoudine, Obunga, Patrick
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National framework for research, innovation, and commercialisation in Ghana
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 for policy, regulation, incentives and rewards required to spur commercialisation of research in Ghana. The Science Technology and Innovation (STI) ecosystem study was conducted to identify and map research and innovation actors. Case studies of selected incubation and innovation hubs were also undertaken to generate relevant research evidence for the establishment of the Ghana Innovation and Research Commercialisation Centre (GIRC-Centre) in Ghana. The major threat to the innovation ecosystem is inadequacy of funding.
Auteur ou autrice(s) : Quaye, Wilhemina, Yamga, Gordon Ackon, Tetteh, Emmanuel K.
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Building a competitive and socially inclusive local pharmaceutical manufacturing in West Africa : strategies for human resource development for the sector
The study focused on building competitive and socially inclusive local pharmaceutical industries in West Africa and addressed five issues: affordability, human resources, research and development, intellectual property and technology transfer. This policy brief presents findings on the human resources situation and what can be done in terms of training, diaspora linkages, collaboration with Asian countries, and building synergy with Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
Auteur ou autrice(s) : Ogada, Tom, Erhun, Wilson, Nortey, Louis, Toure, Aida S., Gbolo, Jules-Olivier, Yerima, Mouhoudine, Obunga, Patrick
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Building a competitive and socially inclusive local pharmaceutical manufacturing in West Africa : strategies for enhancing affordability through procurement and related policy incentives for the sector
The study focused on issues of affordability; human resources; research and development; intellectual property and technology transfer and covered nine Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) countries: Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, Cote d’Ivoire, Togo, Benin, Mali, Guinea Conakry and Cape Verde. A procurement policy that provides preferential treatment to local pharmaceutical industries would spur more local production of essential medicines, reduce the cost of medicine and enhance access and affordability and social inclusion. The policy brief explains the current situation and what can be done in terms of training, linking with diaspora, collaboration and partnership with Asian countries.
Auteur ou autrice(s) : Ogada, Tom, Erhun, Wilson, Nortey, Louis, Toure, Aida S., Gbolo, Jules-Olivier, Yerima, Mouhoudine, Obunga, Patrick
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Communicating with the private sector : a toolkit for science granting councils in Africa
The toolkit is conceived as a guide containing detailed resources, annexes and materials to help plan and execute a three-day training workshop and to serve as a general guide for communication strategies appropriate for different audiences. It delineates how to initiate communication and engagement with the private sector and provides Science Granting Councils with guidance for impactful engagement. With a strong focus on practical strategies, such as audience mapping (and targeting) it provides a how-to for producing actionable communication implementation plans. Strategic engagement between the public and private sectors is not only essential but urgent.
Auteur ou autrice(s) : Odongo, Dorine, Bolo, Maurice
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Building a competitive and socially inclusive local pharmaceutical manufacturing in West Africa through enhancing research, innovation and
intellectual property
The study reviews and details the pharmaceutical sector in West Africa. It proposes interventions that can help build a competitive and socially inclusive local industry. As well, the paper focuses on selected dimensions of industry competitiveness, social inclusion, and public-private partnerships such as: human resources; research and development; intellectual property; and technology transfer. It covers nine countries: Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, Togo, Benin, Mali, Cape Verde and Guinea Conakry. In a sub region (population 365 million) with an estimated market size of $4billion, the pharmaceutical industry has enormous potential and opportunities for the production and supply of essential medicines.
Auteur ou autrice(s) : Ogada, Tom
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Pharmaceutical partnerships for increased access to quality essential medicines in the East Africa region
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 be leveraged to expand the range of essential medicines that are manufactured in order to improve access to quality medicines through local production. The Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) objective is to enhance knowledge exchange between academia and industry and stimulate private sector investments into research and innovation.
Auteur ou autrice(s) : Vugigi, Sarah, Wanyanga, Wilberforce, Keter, Frankline K.
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Pharmaceutical partnerships for increased access to quality essential medicines in the East Africa region
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 cross-sector partnership system. Findings reveal industry’s view: that there are no adequate incentives to catalyze investing in facility upgrading and quality improvement programs, especially in the production of donor funded products such as antiretrovirals and antimalarials. Government policies, training, good manufacturing practices (GMP) compliance, manufacturing and financing/markets are important factors towards ensuring success.
Auteur ou autrice(s) : Wanyanga, Wilberforce O., Vugigi, Sarah K., Keter, Frankline K.
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Confidentialité dans la recherche collaborative : pourquoi les conseils subventionnaires de la recherche scientifique devraient-ils se sentir concernés ? : guide technique à l’intention des conseils subventionnaires de la recherche scientifique en Afrique
Auteur ou autrice(s) : The Scinnovent Centre
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Strategies for increased utilisation of new propolis products in Uganda
Over 80% of Ugandan beekeepers harvest honey and beeswax but only 1% venture into commercialising propolis. Propolis has been documented to have antioxidant, antiviral, antibacterial and immune boosting properties. This study reveals beekeepers have the potential to produce between 325 to 870 tons of crude propolis annually earning up to US$1.3-3.5 million. This income is currently lost due to poor sector organisation. Further research on chemical composition and pharmacological benefit of the two types of Ugandan propolis is recommended.
Auteur ou autrice(s) : Amulen, Deborah Ruth, Vudriko, Patrick, Acai, James Okwee, Tweyongyere, Robert, Jolly, Akullo, Biryomumaisho, Dickson, Okodia, Robert
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Enhancing intellectual property management, technology transfer and research commercialisation : tools and strategies for science granting councils : training module and curriculum
Science Granting Councils (SGC) training materials include: 1) Research, Innovation and Intellectual Property (IP) Management: Setting the context/ making the connections; 2) Policy and Legal Issues for Innovation; 3) Facilitating Access to Innovation/ technology transfer; 4) Commercialization, Upscaling and Out-scaling/ technical licensing and commercial pathways; 5) Institutional IP Strategy and Implementation plans. Drawn from a Needs Assessment Exercise in Maputo (Mozambique, 2016) SGC prioritized training in “Commercialization /utilization of research products” as a key intervention in building their capacity to broker collaborative partnerships.
Auteur ou autrice(s) : The Scinnovent Center
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Valorisation of Indigenous knowledge for ecotourism in Mozambique
This project looks at strategies of integrating indigenous knowledge in bird watching ecotourism in Ibo, Matemo and Quirimba islands (district of Cabo Delgado Province, northern Mozambique) as a means of enabling active local participation in governance. The desired end result is that the economic standing of the local communities will improve as they conserve biodiversity, and safeguard cultural landscapes and traditions. There is need for agreement between local communities and tourist operators on how to control the level of slaughtering and hunting of some bird species used as food stock.
Auteur ou autrice(s) : Zacarias, Orlando
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Research commercialization and technology transfer framework
The paper outlines the processes of research and relationship to intellectual property rights at various stages of the research process: knowledge innovation, applied research, and patent commercialization are covered. Models and case studies are provided, as well as copyright procedures, confidentiality, trademarks, and aspects of institutional and public/private partnerships. Collaborative projects involving two or more parties require delicate handling in order to enable the participants to equitably benefit from their labours. There is need for clear agreements that include prior-informed consent, material transfer agreements, non-disclosure agreements, licensing agreements, technology transfer agreements, joint ventures and franchising agreements.
Auteur ou autrice(s) : The Scinnovent Center
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Improving access to essential medicines through public-private partnerships in East Africa
The policy brief recommends that East African Community (EAC) partner states should stimulate Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) by directing the R&D agenda, funding pharmaceutical research and formulating policies that encourage product development. As in the US, India’s pharmaceutical industry experienced phenomenal growth when the government proactively crafted policy interventions like tax, partnerships, technology, and legal provisions for the manufacturing sector, which has made their pharma industry the largest provider of generic medicines globally. There are approximately 60 pharmaceutical manufacturers in EAC and Ethiopia. The policy brief covers University-Industry-Government partnerships and linkages.
Auteur ou autrice(s) : Wanyanga, W.O., Vugigi, Sarah, Keter, Frankline
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Improving access to essential medicines through government-industry-universities/research institutions joint partnership
Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) have been identified as a solution for addressing challenges in pharmaceutical innovation where capacity in research by the private sector is deemed insufficient. This policy brief advances the argument for industry and research institution partnerships, which should be established in the East African Community (EAC). It proposes a clear pathway and mechanisms for the enhancement of engagements across several industries, including research institutions. Currently, local pharmaceutical producers (LPP) focus on a narrow set of products, indicating there is no connection between the disease profile of a country and the pharma manufacturing sector.
Auteur ou autrice(s) : The Scinnovent Centre
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Establishing competitive and socially inclusive local pharmaceutical industries in West Africa : enhancing affordability through procurement
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 and partnership with Asian countries, and building synergy within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to address human resource requirements. The study established that most West African countries have procurement policy incentives to support local pharmaceutical industries, such as: preferential treatment of local companies; ring-fencing certain products for local manufacturing companies; and prohibiting importation of medicines that are being produced locally.
Auteur ou autrice(s) : Ogada, Tom, Erhun, Wilson, Nortey, Louis, Toure, Aida S., Gbolo, Jules-Olivier, Yerima, Mouhoudine, Obunga, Patrick
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Establishing competitive and socially inclusive local pharmaceutical industries in West Africa : strategies for human resource development
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; establishing regional facilities for drug analysis and laboratory services; and creation of a specific pharmaceutical programme of long-term courses for regulators and industries. Development of a diaspora policy could articulate how the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) diaspora can be integrated in national development plans for the pharmaceutical sector.
Auteur ou autrice(s) : Ogada, Tom, Erhun, Wilson, Nortey, Louis, Toure, Aida S., Gbolo, Jules-Olivier, Yerima, Mouhoudine, Obunga, Patrick
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Building a competitive and socially inclusive local pharmaceutical manufacturing in West Africa : strategies for human resource development for the sector
The policy brief discusses some strategies for developing the pharmaceutical sector in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in terms of affordability, human resources, research and development, intellectual property and technology transfer. Collaboration and partnerships with Asian countries: India, China and Indonesia are key players in the pharmaceutical industries. African countries have started initiatives to promote local pharmaceutical manufacturing to address the issue of high costs of imported medicines and to tap into additional benefits, such as creation of employment opportunities, technology and skills transfer and enhancing intra-Africa trade.
Auteur ou autrice(s) : Ogada, Tom, Erhun, Wilson, Nortey, Louis, Toure, Aida S., Gbolo, Jules-Olivier, Yerima, Mouhoudine, Obunga, Patrick
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Strategy to facilitate and monitor uptake of knowledge outputs
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.
Auteur ou autrice(s) : The Scinnovent Centre
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Theme 3 : Strengthening partnerships among Africa’s science granting councils and with the private sector - final technical report
The project aimed to strengthen the capacity of science granting councils (SGC) in 15 Sub-Saharan African countries to establish partnerships with each other, and to foster public-private research collaboration and exchange of knowledge. The report covers activities and outcomes of the “Theme 3” consortium which was led by the African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) collaborating with the Scinnovent Centre in Kenya, the Science Technology Policy Research Organisation (STIPRO) in Tanzania and the African Association of Universities (AAU) in Ghana. A co-edited book is to be published regarding opportunities and challenges for SGCs in building African science systems.
Auteur ou autrice(s) : Hanlin, Rebecca, Tigabu, Aschalew, Khaemba, Winnie, Ogada, Tom, Bolo, Maurice, Awino, Victor, Mba, Jonathan, Dhlamini, Nodumo, Dickinson, Ruth, Diyamett, Bitrina, Sheikheldin, Gussai, Tomas, Heric
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Strategic communication and engagement with private sector : a training for science granting councils in Africa : social media for researchers
This training material is a brief “how-to” guide for use of social media platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and twitter. A pre-training needs assessment report indicated that science granting councils’ (SGC) study participants mostly use reports, emails and phone calls for communication, indicating a gap in understanding of digital communication platforms. This provided the premise for the digital media section of the training program. A social media guide was created to help participants better understand and use social media in their work and in collaboration with the private sector.
Auteur ou autrice(s) : The Scinnovent Centre
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Construire une industrie pharmaceutique locale compétitive et socialement inclusive en Afrique de L’Ouest : stratégies de développement des ressources humaines pour le secteur
Auteur ou autrice(s) : Ogada, Tom, Erhun, Wilson, Nortey, Louis, Toure, Aida S., Gbolo, Jules-Olivier, Yerima, Mouhoudine, Obunga, Patrick
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Global and national initiatives to stimulate and support a sustainable local pharmaceutical production of quality essential medicines
This policy brief provides a road map towards a better functioning, more stable, and sustainable pharmaceutical industry in Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) countries. Based on country studies and detailed analysis of data, a risk categorization model has been derived which includes product quality and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) compliance of local pharmaceutical producers (LPP). Since 2002, an annual amount of more than US$4 billion has been invested in the purchase of fixed dose combinations in anti-retroviral (ARV) and anti-malarial drugs, which has led to a significant drop in treatment cost and a substantial increase in the number of people on treatment.
Auteur ou autrice(s) : The Scinnovent Center
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Public-private partnerships and the implications for technology transfer and innovation in Africa
Public and private sector actors must take into account the importance of cultural determinants underlying the success or failure of technology transfer. This policy brief provides an overview of implications for technology transfer in African countries. Public-private partnerships (PPP) need to identify role models and opinion leaders at community and sector level. Analysis on the local content requirement for African countries show a need for proper systems, infrastructure and resources to disseminate information about innovations. African governments must involve local institutions, activists, and consultants in bridging the managerial capacities needed to identify, absorb, disseminate and assimilate context-specific knowledge and technology required for a successful transfer.
Auteur ou autrice(s) : The Scinnovent Center
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Construire une industrie pharmaceutique locale compétitive et socialement inclusive en Afrique de l'Ouest : rôle de la recherche, de l'innovation et du développement
Auteur ou autrice(s) : Ogada, Tom, Erhun, Wilson, Nortey, Louis, Toure, Aida S., Gbolo, Jules-Olivier, Yerima, Mouhoudine, Obunga, Patrick
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Construire une industrie pharmaceutique locale compétitive et socialement inclusive en Afrique de L'Ouest : stratégies visant à améliorer l'accessibilité financière par le biais de la passation de marchés publics et d'incitations politiques connexes pour…
Auteur ou autrice(s) : Ogada, Tom, Erhun, Wilson, Nortey, Louis, Toure, Aida S., Gbolo, Jules-Olivier, Yerima, Mouhoudine, Obunga, Patrick
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Standard MOU template : Scinnovent Centre for the science granting councils initiative
This template provides a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreement between science granting councils (SGCs), which formalizes collaborative projects and comprises conceptualization and joint implementation of research projects and programs, trainings, exchange visits and networking. It outlines the parties covered by the agreement, with details of reporting activities, research parameters, supervision and deliverables. SGCs promote collaborative research by funding multidisciplinary, multi-institutional projects. As such, in facilitating inter-regional cooperation of researchers in different countries and parts of the world, SGCs will confront differing Intellectual Property (IP) systems, requiring formalized agreements at the outset.
Auteur ou autrice(s) : Scinnovent Centre
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