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Research PLUS Africa, a prominent research organization dedicated to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusivity, has unveiled an innovative collaborative platform called Research SPRING.
Designed to empower African researchers and revolutionize the research landscape in the continent, Research SPRING aims to foster collaboration, co-creation, and knowledge exchange among diverse stakeholders.
With a focus on building a robust local evidence base and curating impactful knowledge products, this platform aspires to shape the future of research and evaluation in Africa.
A New Era for African Research
Research SPRING signifies a new era for African research, driven by Africans themselves. By bringing together researchers from across the continent, the platform seeks to generate cutting-edge research that addresses the unique challenges and opportunities in Africa.
Through collaboration and co-creation, Research SPRING aims to bridge the gap between research and practice, catalyzing the adoption of data-driven solutions and interventions that drive socio-economic development.
The Vision of Research PLUS Africa
Mokeira Masita, Founder and CEO of Research PLUS Africa, expressed her excitement about Research SPRING, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and co-creation in advancing research.
She believes that by empowering African researchers and promoting knowledge exchange, significant advancements can be made, leading to socio-economic growth on the continent.
Research PLUS Africa has been a pioneer in promoting equitable, inclusive, and locally-driven research in Africa, and Research SPRING is an extension of their commitment to these principles.
Decolonizing Research and Evaluations
Research PLUS Africa, celebrating its 10-year milestone, recognizes the historical biases, power imbalances, and knowledge gaps stemming from colonial legacies in research.
As part of an ongoing process, the organization is dedicated to learning, unlearning, and taking concrete actions to dismantle colonial structures within the research community.
They invite stakeholders and partners in the research space to join this movement toward decolonizing research and evaluations, ensuring that diverse perspectives, cultures, and knowledge systems of African people are reflected in research and evaluation processes.
By fostering collaboration, co-creation, and knowledge exchange, the platform aims to empower African researchers and generate impactful research that drives socio-economic growth on the continent.
With a commitment to decolonizing research and evaluations, Research PLUS Africa emphasizes the importance of inclusive and locally-driven research practices that respect diverse perspectives and knowledge systems.
The future of African research is bright, and Research SPRING is set to play a vital role in shaping it.
