Ghana–Zambia Research
Ghana–Zambia Collaborative Research Programme
Supports cross-border research collaboration, innovation and knowledge exchange between researchers in Ghana and Zambia on development challenges of common interest.
Programme Overview
About this programme
Overview
The Ghana–Zambia Collaborative Research Programme supports cross-border research collaboration between researchers in Ghana and Zambia.
The Programme promotes research, innovation and knowledge exchange while supporting research activities addressing issues of common interest to the two countries.
Programme Objectives
The Programme seeks to:
- strengthen research collaboration between Ghana and Zambia;
- promote knowledge exchange between researchers and institutions;
- support research addressing shared development challenges;
- strengthen regional research partnerships;
- promote innovation through collaborative research; and
- strengthen relationships between research institutions in participating countries.
Research Funding
Research grants have been awarded to four beneficiaries, and the supported research projects are ongoing.
International Partnership
The collaborative research initiative receives funding support from the National Research Foundation (NRF), South Africa, and the German Research Foundation (DFG).
Regional Collaboration
The Programme demonstrates the importance of international and regional partnerships in strengthening research capacity and supporting the generation of knowledge that can contribute to development.
Expected Contribution
The Programme is expected to strengthen Ghana’s international research networks, encourage knowledge exchange and generate research outcomes relevant to national and regional development.