Representing a mere 3.5% of global research, African research is also highly dependent on international funding, which is a source of tension.

This webinar will 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.

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

Speakers:

Etienne Charrière
Deputy Head of Publications, French Agency for Development

Francesco Obino
Director of Programmes, Global Development Network

Susanne von Itter
Executive Secretary, EADI

Hamidou Dia
Senior Research, French National Research Institute for Sustainable Development and Université de Paris

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