COSTECH calls for stronger collaboration on African research
The Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH) is urging African research institutions to increase collaboration to address regional challenges like health and climate change. The initiative focuses on harmonizing funding procedures and improving institutional capacity across the continent.
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Strengthening regional research infrastructure is essential for African nations to develop localized, sustainable solutions to systemic development challenges.
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The Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH) has called on research funding institutions across Africa to strengthen collaboration in order to develop joint solutions to challenges affecting the continent, including agriculture, health and climate change.
COSTECH Director General Dr Amos Nungu said the challenges transcend national borders and therefore require researchers and funding institutions to work together.
Speaking on Tuesday at the Strengthening the Capacity of Research and Development Institutions in Africa (SGCI) All Partners Meeting in Windhoek, Dr Nungu said such collaboration would succeed if national institutions had the capacity to set priorities, manage funds and ensure that research findings were put into use.
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