Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa

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Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa company profile

CODESRIA advances social science and humanities research by funding scholars and collaborative networks. The organization administers research grants, doctoral and postdoctoral fellowships, and small grants for thesis completion. It publishes peer-reviewed journals, books, monographs, working papers, and policy notes, giving researchers channels to disseminate findings. It organizes conferences, institutes, methodological workshops, and seminars that build skills and connect scholars across disciplines. It curates thematic research programs on governance, gender, education, economy, culture, and knowledge production, and encourages comparative and interdisciplinary approaches. It also supports dialogue between academia and policy communities through calls for proposals, editorial support, and dissemination platforms.