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Science in India and Africa : Challenges

Science in India and Africa : Challenges. Afbix’11 10 th Feb 2011 Sundararajan VS Ex- Sanbi , UWC, Cape Town; Ex-AJC Bose Institute, Kolkata, India NTU , Singapore. Infrastructure. Delay in getting funds Delay in processing Delay in procuring manpower

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Science in India and Africa : Challenges

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  1. Science in India and Africa : Challenges Afbix’11 10th Feb 2011 Sundararajan VS Ex-Sanbi, UWC, Cape Town; Ex-AJC Bose Institute, Kolkata, India NTU, Singapore

  2. Infrastructure • Delay in getting funds • Delay in processing • Delay in procuring manpower • Delay in site or space acquirement

  3. Funds • Insufficient funds • Spending limits (segment of fund) • Year end fund lapses • Funds carried over to successive years

  4. Network • Lack of Global network among labs/scientists • Lack of access to major scientific journals • Lack of high bandwidth of computer networks • Lack of communication among young researchers

  5. Interest • Lack of interest in pursuing higher education • Lack of knowledge in research • Lack of direction on science • Lack of self improvement

  6. Solutions: Funds • NRF calling for project proposals every year • South Africa side : www.nrf.ac.za • Indian side : www.dst.gov.in • Funds about 2m in Rands and equal fund in INR • Closing date: in July

  7. Solutions: Bursaries • College Scholarships are available http://scholarshipsnews.org/south-africa-india-joint-science-and-technology-research-cooperation/ • Scholarships for Nigerians and Africans http://scholarship.nigeriang.com/masters-degree/africa-india-capacity-building-scholarship-2011-africa-agriculture/2932/

  8. Solutions: Network • Frequent workshops/training • Network for young researchers in India,Africa • Creation of funds for travel and attending national and international conferences/workshops • Create awareness on research and developments

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