Malawi University of Science and Technology (Must) says it will endeavour to help generate evidence-based research through its partnership with Future Earth Africa Hub.
Must director of Institute of Industrial Research and Innovation, David Mkwambisi, said this on Thursday on the sidelines of a discussion by visiting Future Earth Africa Hub leadership to the university in Thyolo.
He said the partnership with the global research and innovation organisation will help to build capacity of researchers who will address the needs of the country.
“We are also trying to build the capacity of up and coming researchers to make sure that they are addressing the needs of the society as well as the country,” said Mkwambisi.
He said this is an opportunity for universities in Malawi to participate and start supporting the country’s long-term development agenda, Malawi 2063.
Future Earth Africa Hub co-chairperson Maano Ramutsundela said in an interview that the coming in of the hubs will change the narrative where the global north has always been defining what African challenges are and prescribing solutions.
“What we are doing now is to try and amplify the African voice to engage with the world as a whole, representing Africa’s interests,” he said.
National Research Foundation senior manager for international grants and partnerships Prudence Makhura said through the hub, sustainable research led by Africans will be developed to address own challenges.
The Future Earth Africa Hub and the National Research Foundation are undertaking technical visits to the Africa Hub Regional Nodes to understand their operations.
