Open: Invitation to Tender: Research into Using Banana-fibre Papers to Protect White Yams from Nematodes
In partnership with the Frontier Tech Hub, the FCDO is exploring the adoption of novel nature-based technology by yam farmers in Ghana to protect and increase crop yields. This pilot aims to carry out research with a range of agricultural actors, (including farmers, co-operative, agricultural extensions workers, etc.) to understand the potential for, and what […]
IDRC Program Evaluations 2025/2026
Evaluation of five IDRC programs IDRC requests expressions of interest for five teams to conduct program evaluations of IDRC’s five programs: Climate-Resilient Food Systems, Global Health, Education and Science, Democratic and Inclusive Governance, Sustainable Inclusive Economies. The objective of IDRC’s Program Evaluations is to provide a systematic formative assessment of the effectiveness of IDRC’s program […]
Ghana Social Enterprise Policy Dialogue
Social Enterprise Ghana hosted the Ghana Social Enterprise Policy Dialogue at the British Council on the 10th of October 2023, to share with stakeholders, Policy makers and regulators relevant information, expertise and knowledge on ways of improving the business environment necessary for the development of the social enterprise ecosystem in Ghana. Thanks to our partners […]
GRIC Annual Forum 2023
A one-day hybrid forum to provide a platform for participants to engage in meaningful discussion, share insights, and explore opportunities for research-industry partnerships. With a focus on bridging the gap between research and industry, the event aims to drive forward-thinking solutions and strengthen the national ecosystem. The forum will have the following: a. remarks and […]
Global call for research concept notes: climate-smart livestock systems
Scope The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC) are investing an initial CAD13.5 million to lead, through IDRC, a fund for climate-smart livestock systems (CSLS) in Africa. The focus of the fund will be to develop new climate-smart livestock technologies and business […]
Opportunity to Collaborate and Participate in AAAS-TWAS Course on Science Diplomacy
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAS), Washington DC, USA and The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS), Trieste, Italy, are seeking candidates to participate in the annual summer course on science diplomacy to be held on 17 – 21 June 2024 in person in Trieste, Italy. To strengthen the connection between scientists and […]
Request for Consultant: Understanding the Impact of IDIA Training on Participants’ Innovation Ecosystems
Results for Development (R4D) is a leading non-profit global development partner. We collaborate with change agents around the world — government officials, civil society leaders and social innovators — to create strong systems that support healthy, educated people. Scope of Work: Research Consultant The IDIA Training workstream is seeking a consultant researcher, research team or […]
Request for Consultant: Short-term Consultancy Opportunity: Social Network Consultant
Results for Development (R4D) is a leading non-profit global development partner. We collaborate with change agents around the world — government officials, civil society leaders and social innovators — to create strong systems that support healthy, educated people. We help our partners move from knowing their goal to knowing how to reach it. We combine […]
United States Department of Agriculture Scientific Exchanges Programme – Biopesticide solutions to control invasive pests in West Africa
The Scientific Exchanges Program (SEP) supports USDA’s agricultural research goals of promoting collaborative programs among agricultural professionals of eligible countries, agricultural professionals of the United States, the international agricultural research system, and U.S. entities conducting research. SEP is implemented by USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service, Global Programs, Fellowship Programs. The SEP leverages the latest developments in […]
SENIOR/GROUP MANAGER, CAPITAL RAISING & VALUATION
COMPANY DESCRIPTION: A diversified holding company operating in almost every sector of the Ghanaian economy with annual revenue in excess of USD500 million seeks to employ an experienced executive to join their INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT as Senior/Group Manager, Capital Raising & Valuation. The Investment Department is primarily responsible for all M&A and Corporate Finance-related activities, including […]