Scholars, governments, and funders are increasingly interested in promoting positive and inclusive research cultures. Research culture influences researchers’ career paths and determines the way that research is conducted and communicated. In high-income countries (HICs), the existing research culture of ‘excellence’ is being overtly challenged for its competitive nature and inability to be ‘humane’. This is contributing to a negative research culture. However, research culture as defined in HICs may not necessarily apply in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). It is therefore necessary for the research community to understand what constitutes a ‘positive and inclusive’ research culture in the African context. The main aim of this research is to gain a deeper understanding of research culture in the African context, its impacts, and how it could be improved.
Characteristics of Positive Research Cultures in Africa
- Published On: August 7, 2023
- Policy brief
- Research and Related Capacity Strengthening
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