DFID 8093 (formerly DFID 7902) Understanding knowledge systems and what works to promote science technology and innovation in Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda - Contract Notice

Descriptions

A research study to understand national knowledge systems.The objective of the research is to identify practicalareas for change to enhance the impact of government and external investments in science,technology and innovation. DFID would like to fund this study, working in technical collaboration with the Science GrantingCouncils of Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda. This study is part of a wider partnership programme which includesthe Science Granting Councils Initiative, a partnership between Canada's IDRC, South Africa's NationalResearch Fund and fifteen Science Granting Councils across Africa.The purpose of this research is to proposepractical actions and recommendations for effective investments in science,technology and innovation by these countries and their partners.