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Research and Related Capacity Strengthening

  • February 2025

In 2024, the Research and Related Capacity Strengthening (RRCS) Division made tremendous strides in advancing our goal of developing capacities to strengthen the research ecosystem in Africa and contributing to the development and implementation of a blueprint for Africa’s self-sufficiency in research and development (R&D) through various interventions that we undertook at individual, institutional, and systemic levels. This issue presents highlights of the work, achievements, and aspirations of the Division.

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Head of Ecosystem Capacity Strengthening

Marta Vicente-Crespo

Dr. Vicente-Crespo has close to 13 years of experience in…

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Head of Research and Related Capacity Strengthening (RRCS)

Florah Katanu Karimi

Florah is the Head of the Research and Related Capacity…

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Head, Individual Capacity Strengthening (ICS) Unit

Hesborn Wao

Hesborn Wao leads the Individual Capacity Strengthening (ICS) portfolio within…

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Senior Communications Officer

Ann Waithaka

Ann works with the Synergy Unit of the Policy Engagement…

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Communications Officer

Topistar Karani

Topistar is a Communications Officer supporting the Research and Related…

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