RSIF Pre-Conference: The role of RSIF in Strengthening Africa’s development with a focus on SDGs
30 Aug 2022
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Science Funding in Africa
The rationale for RSIF is that Africa requires world class scientists in priority thematic disciplines that are relevant to national economic growth across sub-Saharan Africa. How can a regional approach address critical national problems in developing research capacity? What is the role of national research funds in this respect? What are the lessons from the South African context for the continent?
Keynote: Prof. Fulufhelo Nelwamondo, CEO of the National Research Foundation of South Africa: The role of RSIF in Strengthening Africa’s development with a focus on SDGs
Moderator: Prof. Frans Swanepoel, University of Pretoria, South Africa
Rapporteur: Emmanuel Effah, RSIF PhD Student