This report provides an introduction to patterns of research activity in Africa. Its overall finding is that, whilst the volume of research activity on the continent as a whole remains small, individual countries are making notable and effective contributions of a high standard. 

Authors: J. Adams; C. King; D. Hook; Thomson Reuters

Publisher: Reuters, 2010

This guide is the most recent stage of this process of identifying needs and developing appropriate support. It builds on the work undertaken in our earlier publication “Scientific evidence for policy-making” which identified the key priorities for deepening communication and strengthening the transfer of knowledge and experience between research and policymaking.