Background African Research Institutions face uphill task in writing competitive grant proposals that can compete with the developed countries’ submissions. Leadership of research projects operating in Africa has traditionally been […]

Background Given the complexity and emergent characteristics of innovations in emerging economies such as Kenya, there is a need for models that can measure the dynamic nature of innovations in […]

Background The challenges facing Africa’s research systems are complex. There are no straight fixes to them. Instead, multiple pathways and interpretations exist. But how can we appreciate this multiplicity of […]

Background Globally, we are all affected by climate change, but vulnerable communities bear a disproportionate burden. Africa is experiencing temperature and rainfall above normal variability(6th IPCC report), which manifest in […]

Background African institutions and researchers are part of several research partnerships. Some of these partnerships are based on short term specific projects while others are based on specific research ideas. […]

Background Science-policy interface remains a major area of attention in Africa where investment in research remains relatively low due to the ‘perceived’’ weak connection between research, policy, and practice. There […]

Background The World is on the verge of and amid several transitions structured by major social, economic, and environmental disruptions including climate change, COVID-19, and knowledge shifts. These disruptions are […]