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Africa-Europe Research and Innovation Cooperation : Global Challenges, Bi-Regional Responses.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Cherry, Andrew.
Other Authors: Haselip, James., Ralphs, Gerard., Wagner, Isabella E.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing AG, 2018.
Edition:1st ed.
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Table of Contents:
  • Intro
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgements
  • Contents
  • List of Contributors
  • List of Abbreviations
  • List of Figures
  • Introduction
  • Scope and Audience
  • Outline of Chapters
  • Stories from the Field
  • References
  • Part I: Politics, Policies and Programmes
  • Chapter 1: The Politics and Drivers Underpinning Africa-Europe Research and Innovation Cooperation
  • Introduction
  • Overview of the Chapter
  • The Political Context for Bi-regional Cooperation
  • Towards Equal Partnerships
  • Global Consensus on STI for Development
  • Evolution of Africa-EU Cooperation in Research for Development
  • Key Drivers Informing Bi-regional Cooperation
  • The Global Consensus on Science and Technology
  • Science Diplomacy
  • Networked Science Knows No Borders
  • Enhancing Cooperation: Ensuring Greater Efficiency and Impact
  • Alignment of Bi-regional Cooperation with Supposed Drivers
  • Political and Economic Impact
  • Expanding the Knowledge Base
  • Aligning Efforts
  • Evolution of the Drivers for Bi-regional Cooperation
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 2: Policy Frameworks Supporting Africa-Europe STI Cooperation: Past Achievements and Future Responsibilities
  • Introduction
  • The Policy Frameworks
  • The Cotonou Agreement
  • The European Consensus on Development
  • Consolidated Plan of Action (2006-2014)
  • Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy for Africa (STISA-­2024) (2014-Present)
  • The EU's International Scientific Cooperation Strategy
  • The Joint Africa-EU Strategy (2007-Present)
  • Three Key Policy Issues
  • Re-balancing Cooperation
  • Financing Cooperation
  • Bridging the Gap Between Science and Global Development
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Part II: Cooperation in Food Security, Climate Change and Health
  • Chapter 3: The Dynamics of EU-Africa Research and Innovation Cooperation Programmes
  • Introduction.
  • The Seventh Framework Programme
  • Horizon 2020
  • Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST)
  • Eurostars
  • African, Caribbean and Pacific Countries' Science and Technology (S&amp
  • T) Programme
  • European &amp
  • Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP)
  • The African Union Research Grants Programme
  • Africa-Europe STI Cooperation Programming: A Look Forward
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 4: Bi-regional Scientific Cooperation on Food and Nutrition Security and Sustainable Agriculture
  • Introduction
  • Situational Analysis
  • The Realisation of FNSSA Priorities in Africa-Europe STI Cooperation
  • Critical Factors for Better and More Frequent Cooperation
  • The Need for Alignment
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 5: Africa-Europe Collaborations for Climate Change Research and Innovation: What Difference Have They Made?
  • Introduction
  • Scope of Africa-Europe Research Collaboration on Climate Change
  • Outcomes of Bi-regional Climate Change Research Collaboration
  • Engaging and Influencing Public and Private Decision Makers in Africa and the EU
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 6: Equality in Health Research Cooperation Between Africa and Europe: The Potential of the Research Fairness Initiative
  • Introduction
  • Policy Frameworks and Priorities
  • Working Towards More Balanced Bi-regional Collaboration
  • Research Translation
  • The Unique Potential of the RFI to Improve Research Collaborations Between Africa and Europe?
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Part III: Futures of Africa-Europe Research and Innovation Cooperation
  • Chapter 7: Towards Better Joint Work: Reflections on Partnership Effectiveness
  • Introduction1
  • Why We Need Better Partnering, Now
  • Good Practices
  • Towards Better Joint Work: Four Key Issues for Partnership Effectiveness
  • Issue 1: The Problem of Hidden Interests.
  • Issue 2: Personal Identities Matter in Professional Partnering Settings
  • Issue 3: Money Is Not the Only Resource That Fuels a Partnership
  • Issue 4: Success and Failure Matter to "Partnership Learning"
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Postscript | Future(s) of Africa-Europe Research and Innovation Cooperation
  • Looking Back
  • Looking Ahead
  • Index.

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