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L’Initiative des conseils subventionnaires de la recherche scientifique en Afrique subsaharienne (ICSRS) est une initiative intégrant plusieurs bailleurs de fonds qui est soutenue par l’Agence suédoise de coopération internationale au développement, le Department for International Development du Royaume-Uni, le CRDI et la National Research Foundation d’Afrique du Sud. Depuis sa création en 2015, l’Initiative a permis de renforcer les capacités de conseils subventionnaires de la recherche scientifique de 15 pays d’Afrique subsaharienne afin de soutenir de la recherche et des politiques fondées sur des preuves qui contribueront au développement économique et social. Plus particulièrement, l’Initiative renforce la capacité des conseils participants dans la gestion de projets de recherche à concevoir et à surveiller les programmes de recherche, ainsi qu’à formuler et à mettre en œuvre des politiques fondées sur l’utilisation d’indicateurs solides en matière de science, de technologie et d’innovation; à appuyer le transfert de connaissances au secteur privé et à établir des partenariats entre les conseils ainsi qu’avec d’autres intervenants du milieu scientifique.

Les buts de ce projet sont de fournir une formation et d’autres formes de soutien technique aux conseils subventionnaires scientifiques participants en matière de communication stratégique et de faciliter la création et l’adoption des connaissances produites. D’autres activités comprendront le développement de divers supports de communication de l’ICSRS, la documentation et la diffusion de récits de changement pour démontrer l’impact des activités de renforcement des capacités du SGCI, le soutien aux conseils pour planifier et convoquer les réunions de l’ICSRS, et la commande de documents d’atelier pour étayer les forums annuels.

No projet
109388
État du projet
Actif
Durée
36 months
Agent(e) responsable du crdi
Ellie Osir
Financement total
CA$ 1,001,000.00
Emplacement
Sud du Sahara
Pays de l’institution
Kenya
Chargé(e) de projet
Maurice Ochieng Bolo
Institution
The Scinnovent Centre Limited

Résultats

Strengthening the role of African Science Granting Councils in promoting ethics and integrity in research and innovation

Strengthening the role of African Science Granting Councils in promoting ethics and integrity in research and innovation

Brief

“Ethics and Integrity in Research and Innovation in Development” was the theme of the 2020 Science Granting Council’s (SGC) Masterclass. African SGCs need to enhance their activities and roles as part of their responsibilities in supporting ethical conduct of research and innovation. The African science enterprise through SGCs, needs to adapt to growing concerns if it is to remain relevant. SGCs should play a leading role in facilitating development of, or revision of research policies to ensure that ethics and integrity issues are addressed satisfactorily. This policy brief is a response to the growth in research being conducted in African countries.

Auteur ou autrice(s) : Ndebele, Paul, Tindana, Paulina, Kasule, Mary, Nenguke, Zivai, Bolo, Maurice

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Langage : Anglais

Influencing policy change : a training and reference manual

Influencing policy change : a training and reference manual

Training Materials

This manual for researchers and policy development emphasizes (i) Key concepts and principles of policymaking – including evidence, conflicts, processes and terminologies; (ii) Instruments and tools of influence; (iii) Strategies for designing and writing effective policy briefs; and (iv) Debates surrounding policy influence such as the role of the media, gender roles, politics and advocacy. Where strong linkages exist between researchers and policy actors, these are more likely to promote evidence-based policies and create a policy environment that supports and facilitates innovation. The course employs mixed methods, including interactive lectures, individual assignments, group work sessions, plenary Q&A sessions, guest lectures, and multimedia presentations.

Auteur ou autrice(s) : Bolo, Maurice

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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

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

Paper

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 role in facilitating development of, or revision of research policies to ensure that ethics and integrity issues are addressed satisfactorily. The African science enterprise through SGCs, needs to adapt to growing concerns if it is to remain relevant. The paper provides an in- depth report of current and existing challenges within the purview of the Science Granting Councils, which was provided to SGCs from 15 participating African countries at the SGCI Masterclass event.

Auteur ou autrice(s) : Ndebele, Paul, Tindana, Paulina, Kasule, Mary, Nenguke, Zivai

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Langage : Anglais

Review of current literature on communications, knowledge and gap analysis

Review of current literature on communications, knowledge and gap analysis

Study

This integrative literature review critiques and synthesizes secondary data from the Science Granting Councils (SGC) and Collaborating Technical Agencies (CTAs) on communication and knowledge management best practices, and works to identify gaps and needs. Capacity building needs are summarized in a table of 13 countries. Inadequate and non-sustainable public funding of science is a challenge in most sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) countries mainly due to the low rate of R&D investment (excepting South Africa). Engagement with the private sector was seen as a core communication activity that requires a buy-in from the private sector to increase or embrace research funding.

Auteur ou autrice(s) : Bolo, Maurice Ochieng

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Science granting council initiative online monitoring and evaluation system : user manual

Science granting council initiative online monitoring and evaluation system : user manual

Training Materials

This system works to monitor, track and report on achievement of Science Granting Council Initiative (SGCI) programme objectives. It can be accessed from everywhere and serves 15 council Member Country secretariats, with a real time analytics component. This manual is a “how-to” introduction to the portal, explaining dashboard navigation and user activities specifically aimed at organization administrators and coordinators, as well as how to access the training module. The dashboard of a regular user’s portal is similar, but with limited functionality.

Auteur ou autrice(s) : Bolo, Maurice Ochieng

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Developing a social and behaviour change (SBC) and advocacy strategy for science granting councils (SGCs) in Sub Saharan Africa (SSA) : a localization guide

Developing a social and behaviour change (SBC) and advocacy strategy for science granting councils (SGCs) in Sub Saharan Africa (SSA) : a localization guide

Training Materials

The goal of the Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) is to strengthen the capacities of the Science Granting Councils in sub-Saharan Africa to manage research, design and monitor research programs, and formulate and implement evidence-based policies. A Facilitation Guide for developing a Social and Behavior Change (SBC) Communication and Advocacy Strategy for Science Granting Councils is meant to direct users through steps that will lead to developing a National SBC&A strategy for each respective SGC. This paper outlines goals and tasks for developing the Facilitation Guide and SBC Strategy, drawing from current research models, communication strategies, knowledge management approaches and activities.

Auteur ou autrice(s) : Bolo, Maurice Ochieng

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Langage : Anglais

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

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

Training Materials

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 Science’ strategically seeks to facilitate the entry of science into African socio-cultural, political and economic lives. The communication and advocacy strategy is positioned to move STI from its seclusion within high walled research labs, universities and libraries into the public domain. This phase of the SGC initiative works to create an environment for the uptake of research by delineating communication and advocacy objectives.

Auteur ou autrice(s) : Bolo, Maurice Ochieng

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Langage : Anglais

Rice husks to power communities

Rice husks to power communities

Article

A rice husk gasification process has been developed in order to generate rural electricity. Electricity is neither accessible nor affordable for many Malawians. A pilot project has been proposed for some test villages.

Auteur ou autrice(s) : Chitete, Suzgo

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Langage : Anglais

MEL framework for science, technology and innovation grant awarding councils in Africa

MEL framework for science, technology and innovation grant awarding councils in Africa

Brief

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, mechanisms and characteristics of implementation at institution and stakeholder levels. The MEL framework has been structured into three sets of interlinked Key Performance Indicators (PKI). They cover country specific development targets under thematic areas, as well as performance of the SGCs under six key objectives. The objectives of SGCs are: Fund research in Science, Technology and Innovation; Foster International cooperation in STI; Coordinate Linkages; Capacity building; Governance and Policy advice and formulation.

Auteur ou autrice(s) : Bolo, Maurice Ochieng

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Langage : Anglais

Knowledge management strategy for SGCs

Knowledge management strategy for SGCs

Brief

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 are leveraged, and that a well-understood regulatory framework exists to create a conducive environment for research. SGCs also coordinate the dissemination of research so that findings can be used in decision making and policy formulation. KM strategy is operationalized in the Social and Behavior Change Communication Strategy. This draft document reviews Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) operations, recommendations and goals.

Auteur ou autrice(s) : Bolo, Maurice Ochieng

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Desk study : how research granting councils and similar organizations have approached social inclusion (process and outcomes)

Desk study : how research granting councils and similar organizations have approached social inclusion (process and outcomes)

Study

The European Working Group on Empowering the Excluded (1999) explains social inclusion as the development of capacity and opportunity to play a full role in society, including economic, social, psychological and political. An intervention may focus on one or more attributes of inequity. Science Granting Councils (SGC) are advised to choose at least four Gender and Social Inclusion (GeSI) areas, with gender as a stand-alone and intersecting attribute; age, disability and geography ranking the highest. In contexts where attributes other than these four are prominent, they may be considered and discussed in addition to, but not instead of, gender, age, disability and geographic inclusion.

Auteur ou autrice(s) : Bolo, Maurice Ochieng

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SGCI 1 at a glance

SGCI 1 at a glance

Training Materials

This poster/one-pager describes the work of the Science Granting Councils initiatives through four themes: research management; use of indicators; private and public partnerships; and, building networks.

Auteur ou autrice(s) : Bolo, Maurice Ochieng

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Langage : Anglais

Strategy to mainstream gender and social inclusion in science granting councils in Sub-Sahara Africa

Strategy to mainstream gender and social inclusion in science granting councils in Sub-Sahara Africa

Study

Auteur ou autrice(s) : Bolo, Maurice Ochieng

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Final report of the review of the science granting councils initiative (SGCI) communication strategies

Final report of the review of the science granting councils initiative (SGCI) communication strategies

Brief

This review included a systematic in-depth assessment of the science granting council initiative (SGCI) communication tools, platforms and approaches. Recommendations to enhance outreach strategy and communications include a specific monitoring evaluation plan, and allocation of resources for a fulltime communications specialist to support internal and external communications. Annual regional meetings are highly valued. SGCI has made strong investments in the creation of new knowledge, including policy options for research resource allocation, best practices for research management [manuals and guides for SGCs], as well as the establishment of networks that promote science, technology and innovation-driven development in Africa.

Auteur ou autrice(s) : Namvua, Evelyn, Makila, Ethel, Odongo, Dorine

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Langage : Anglais