The European Association of Development Research and Training Institutes (EADi) in partnership with the French Agency for Development (AFD) are launching a webinar on 9 October 2024 to present the mechanism envisioned in an AFD policy paper to finance social science research production and research capacity building in Africa, and will put it up for debate with 3 experts from the sector.
Representing a mere 3.5% of global research, African research is also highly dependent on international funding, which is a source of tension.
Inspired by research studies and successful experiences in this sector, this mechanism would promote initiatives led by researchers and institutions in a subsidiary manner to existing national initiatives. It would also enable a deeper understanding of contexts, promote the evaluation of programmes and the networking of stakeholder communities, addressing all stakeholders in an appropriate manner.
The event will be in French language, but English translation will be provided.
Photo by Ioann-Mark Kuznietsov on Unsplash
