Strengthening capacity for natural sciences research
A qualitative assessment to identify good practices, capacity gaps and investment priorities in African research institutions
Abstract
Strengthening research capacity in low-and-middle-income countries is essential to drive socioeconomic development and to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Understanding strengths and weaknesses in institutions鈥� research capacity can guide effective targeting of investments and resources. This study assessed the capacity of institutions undertaking research in natural science topics in Africa to identify priority capacity gaps for future investment
Citation
El Hajj T, Gregorius S, Pulford J, Bates I (2020) Strengthening capacity for natural sciences research: A qualitative assessment to identify good practices, capacity gaps and investment priorities in African research institutions. PLoS ONE 15(1): e0228261. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0228261