Publications
Sector Briefs Report: Emerging Trends in Research (2023)
Mawazo Institute recently updated its Fellowship program's admission criteria to align with evolving trends in African research. Previously, the program considered applications from women pursuing PhDs in STEM and social sciences, focusing on Africa's development agenda. However, in early 2023, Mawazo Institute conducted extensive research to understand emerging priorities in African research. This involved analysing thematic priorities of 39 institutions funding research, surveying 20 African experts, and reviewing 11 reports on research trends. Based on these insights, Mawazo identified nine major themes of interest, including Climate Change, Gender, Rights, and Governance, and Information Technology. These cross-cutting themes reflect significant areas of focus across various research sectors and highlight the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration. The sector briefs resulting from this research offer valuable insights into key challenges and opportunities shaping future research efforts.
Mawazo Ideas Digest Volume 1: Fostering a Community where Women Researchers can Flourish and Thrive (2023)
Welcome to our first edition of the Mawazo Voices Digest- a collection of articles and interviews that chronicles the remarkable stories and groundbreaking achievements of our talented network of African women researchers. The Digest provides you with an unfiltered view into the programmes and the incredible people that makes Mawazo what it is today.
Report: The Impact of COVID-19 on Africa’s Higher Education System (2022)
Following Mawazo’s 2020 survey (see below) into the early impacts of the pandemic on Africa’s higher education system, in late 2021, we prepared a more comprehensive survey. The findings of this survey, presented in this report, explore the ongoing impact of COVID-19 restrictions on classrooms and research, as well as other effects of the pandemic, including on family and domestic responsibilities, productivity, and career growth of researchers based in Africa.
E-Book: Breaking Barriers: African Women Innovating on COVID-19 (2022)
In Sub-Saharan Africa, where only 31% of researchers are women, the story of the COVID-19 pandemic involves incredible women scientists whose work has had immeasurable impact in their fields – and across the region. The fourteen impressive women featured in this book have turned their expertise into innovation in the continent’s fight against COVID-19. They are at the forefront of major innovations, strategy, and discoveries around the continent, including in South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, Malawi, and Egypt, to name a few.
Report: The Impact of COVID-19 on Africa’s Higher Education System (2020)
In April 2020, we carried out an online survey on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the learning and ongoing research of individuals in Africa’s higher education and research sector. The Summary Report summarizes our findings and key highlights, while the Full Report shares survey questions, data gathered, and the full findings of the survey.
Report: Nairobi Ideas Exchange: Investing in Arts Roundtable
The Nairobi Ideas Exchange brought together creatives and change-makers from diverse disciplines for a roundtable discussion on the opportunities and challenges of scaling Kenya’s creative economy. The resulting report, from 2019, shares key insights and potential next steps for individuals and practitioners looking to attract more funding.
E-Book: Breaking Barriers: 30 and Under Women in STEM (2019)
As part of Africa Science Week-Kenya (ASW-Kenya 2019), we celebrated six Kenyan women who are 30 and under, and breaking barriers as young, female, scientists. Meet the 2019 Breaking Barriers women who include a policy engineer, a software designer, and a microbiologist.
E-Book: Faces of Kenyan Science (2018)
Selected from over 170 nominations, the Faces of Kenyan Science features 20 exceptional researchers, practitioners, innovators, educators, tinkerers and makers of all stripes. Together, these scientists showcase the best of Kenya’s diverse scientific talents and include; an astronomer, an ICT enthusiast, and a 2017 Quartz Africa Innovator.
E-Book: Science Kibao: Volume 1
The word “kibao” in the book’s title is a Swahili slang term meaning “a lot”, and this book offers a small window into the rich legacy of Kenyan science. Read through some of the most compelling and surprising achievements on Kenya’s scientific history, while celebrating Kenya’s contributions to the global scientific enterprise.
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