Developing a diversity, equity and inclusion compass to guide scientific capacity strengthening efforts in Africa.

ABSTRACT: Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in science is vital to improve the scientific process and ensure societal uptake and application of scientific results. DEI challenges include a full spectrum of issues from the lack of, and promotion of, women in science, to the numerous barriers in place that limit representation of African scientists in global scientific efforts. DEI principles in African science remain relatively underdeveloped, with limited engagement and discussion among all stakeholders to ensure that initiatives are relevant to local environments. The Sub-Saharan African Network for TB/HIV research Excellence (SANTHE) is a network of African-led research in HIV, tuberculosis (TB), associated co-morbidities, and emerging pathogens, now based in eight African countries. Our aim,

SUBMITTER: Kasprowicz VO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10732426 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature