Research
Total 12 Posts
Quality research from Africa matters
Scientists around Africa are working at the cutting edge of research and their work is relevant beyond the continent.
Reaping the benefits of open data
Agriculture trails other research areas when it comes to open data. The lack of open data threatens progress in fighting hunger as well as preventing commercial enterprises from developing agricultural solutions.
Africa's scientific capacity and solutions need to be driven by locals
Africa bears a disproportionately high burden of globally significant diseases. But the continent has lagged in scientific knowledge production to address its health challenges.
Digitizing Africa 0️⃣1️⃣
We need to make an intentional effort to digitize Africa. Not only to help with better data for making policy decisions, but for improving lives too.
A new technique for eye imaging
A new innovative technology that is based on recent advances in MRI allows for taking many snapshots of an object that repeatedly moves, such as the beating heart or moving eye.
Cameroon has opened an ICT research center
A new center for research in Information and Communication Technologies has been unveiled in Cameroon.
Africa’s COVID-19 R&D priorities
A new study focusing on Africa uncovers new COVID-19 R&D priorities relevant to the continent. African policymakers should use the findings to prioritise research funding.