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University Network for Disaster Risk Reduction in Africa (UNEDRA)
UNEDRA promotes collaboration among African universities in disaster risk reduction using remote sensing and geoinformation. It publishes online training courses, runs regional workshops and provides advice on curricula development, among other activities. Information on its activities and...
LINK | 11 November 2009 | EN
Health and Climate Partnership
This partnership of government and non-government organisations, researchers, international bodies and the private sector has a much-called for goal: to increase cooperation between organisations involved different sectors such as health, climate, humanitarian assistance, ecosystems, research and...
LINK | 9 September 2009 | EN
Council on Health Research for Development (COHRED)
COHRED is a nongovernmental organisation that supports developing countries' use of health research to improve their health systems and advance development. It does this through advocacy, technical support, research and knowledge sharing. The COHRED website lists current programmes and...
LINK | 17 August 2009 | EN
Council on Health Research for Development (COHRED)
COHRED is a nongovernmental organisation that supports developing countries' use of health research to improve their health systems and advance development. It does this through advocacy, technical support, research and knowledge sharing. The COHRED website lists current programmes and...
LINK | 13 August 2009 | EN
USAID: Education and universities
This website publishes information on the Higher Education for Development (HED) Program, run by the US Agency for International Development (USAID), which supports partnerships between US and developing country universities. It includes information on individual country initiatives and...
LINK | 11 March 2009 | EN
Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA)
The ADEA website provides a forum for policymakers, educators and researchers to discuss education policies in Sub-Saharan Africa. It encourages dialogue and links between African education ministries and external partners through the ADEA secretariat and working group meetings -- all activities,...
LINK | 11 March 2009 | EN
International Network for Higher Education in Africa (INHEA)
The INHEA, supported by the Ford Foundation and housed at the Boston College Center for International Higher Eduation, is a network of academics, practitioners and policymakers working in higher education (HE) in Africa. It publishes news, commentaries and research on key HE issues. It also...
LINK | 11 March 2009 | EN
The Commission on Science and Technology for Sustainable Development in South (COMSATS)
The Commission is an intergovernmental and international organisation aimed at the uplift of developing countries through applications of science and technology. Established in 1994 at the instigation of Nobel Laureate Abdus Salam, it has 21 member countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. It...
LINK | 14 May 2008 | EN
Third World Organization for Women in Science (TWOWS)
TWOWS is an international forum aimed at uniting eminent women scientists from the South with the objective of strengthening their role in development and in scientific and technological leadership. An independent, non-profit, non-governmental body based at the offices of the Academy of Sciences...
LINK | 14 May 2008 | EN
Consortium on Science, Technology and Innovation for the South (COSTIS) (formerly Third World Network of Scientific Organisations (TWNSO))
An international NGO, TWNSO was founded at the initiative of the Third World Academy of Sciences by ministers of science and technology and higher education and heads of science academies and research councils in developing countries to promote science-based sustainable economic develop...
LINK | 14 May 2008 | EN
South–South Initiative for Tropical Diseases Research (SSI)
SSI was set up in 2001 to facilitate sharing of resources among research groups in Africa, Asia and Latin America in order to increase competitiveness and optimise scientific opportunities. It provides assistance for proposal development through annual workshops and helps organise annual training...
LINK | 14 May 2008 | EN
Knowledge for Development
Knowledge for Development is a web-based source of information on science and technology for agriculture and rural development in African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries. It promotes collaboration between agricultural research and development scientists and technologists in ACP countries,...
LINK | 5 December 2007 | EN
Agricultural Biotechnology Network in Africa
The network is in collaboration with the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the African Biotechnology Stakeholders Forum (ABSF), and aims to supply information on biotechnology. By connecting researchers, breeders, farmers, entrepreneurs, journalists, policy makers and donors, ABNETA...
LINK | 23 March 2007 | EN
The Catchup Network
The Catchup Network, whose website is hosted by the Centre for Research on Innovation and Competition (CRIC) at the University of Manchester, brings together researchers working on the impact of technological capability accumulation and innovation on development, particularly in developing...
LINK | 15 January 2007 | EN
Economic Commission for Africa
The ECA helps African governments develop policies for economic and social development, including enhancing the role of science and technology. It carries out policy research, disseminates information, promotes co-operation and offers policy advice to different stakeholders. It also runs a...
LINK | 8 November 2006 | EN
African Technology Policy Studies Network
The ATPS is a multidisciplinary network of researchers, policymakers and other stakeholders interested in generating, promoting and strengthening innovative technology and industrial policies in Africa. It provides small grants for research on science and technology policy in sub-Saharan countries...
LINK | 8 November 2006 | EN
New Partnership for Africa’s Development
NEPAD is an economic development programme of the African Union. It aims to eradicate poverty, promote sustainable growth and development, integrate Africa in the world economy and accelerate the empowerment of women. Developing science and technology is a high priority and NEPAD provides policy...
LINK | 8 November 2006 | EN
African Malaria Network Trust
AMANET promotes capacity building in African research and training institutes that specialise in malaria studies. Its objectives include promoting collaboration among stakeholders, creating international awareness about the malaria problem in Africa, identifying test sites, developing...
LINK | 8 November 2006 | EN
e-Africa Commission
The e-Africa Commission is part of the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD), charged with managing the development of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in Africa. It is responsible for developing and overseeing policies and strategies for the ICT sector. It also runs...
LINK | 8 November 2006 | EN
African Academy of Sciences
The AAS is a not-for-profit organisation promoting the growth of scientific and technological capabilities to support development in Africa. Its website outlines each of the organisation's activities including capacity building, training, publication and dissemination of scientific materials,...
LINK | 8 November 2006 | EN
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