"Africa's research systems overwhelmingly follow two- to three-year funding cycles. These can produce papers, but the short timescales amplify administrative overheads and make it hard to ride out currency shocks, procurement delays and regulatory approvals - all of which are standard in African research. What's more, they are insufficient for conducting many of the research projects that Africa desperately needs as its population grows and risks from climate change rise."
"These can produce papers, but the short timescales amplify administrative overheads and make it hard to ride out currency shocks, procurement delays and regulatory approvals - all of which are standard in African research. What's more, they are insufficient for conducting many of the research projects that Africa desperately needs as its population grows and risks from climate change rise. These crucial projects range from developing biomedical devices and energy-storage systems to building and maintaining databases."
African research systems overwhelmingly operate on two- to three-year funding cycles. These short funding timelines can generate papers but significantly increase administrative overhead. Short cycles make it difficult to absorb currency shocks, manage procurement delays and navigate regulatory approvals that are common in African contexts. Many high-priority projects require longer time horizons and sustained resources. Examples of such projects include developing biomedical devices, creating energy-storage systems and constructing and maintaining large-scale databases. Population growth and escalating climate-related risks increase demand for long-term, infrastructure-heavy research efforts. Longer, more flexible funding would enable resilience and completion of complex projects.
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