Deepening evidence-based policy capability in Africa's science granting councils

In sub-Saharan Africa, national systems of innovation take distinctive forms, and science granting councils play a central role, balancing multiple mandates to direct, coordinate and monitor national research and innovation activity. The HSRC's Centre for Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators leads a project aiming to strengthen the capacity of these councils.

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Journal
Human Science Research Council SA
Published
2025-12-09
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https://doi.org/10.14749/30830744
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International Science and Diplomacy
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Deepening evidence-based policy capability in Africa's science granting councils

Human Science Research Council SA
International Science and Diplomacy
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Deepening evidence-based policy capability in Africa's science granting councils

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Abstract

In sub-Saharan Africa, national systems of innovation take distinctive forms, and science granting councils play a central role, balancing multiple mandates to direct, coordinate and monitor national research and innovation activity. The HSRC's Centre for Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators leads a project aiming to strengthen the capacity of these councils.

Human Science Research Council SA
Industry, innovation and infrastructure
Openalex Percentile: Top 28%
International Science and Diplomacy
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