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Rsif Benin Country Report 2026 - English
Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif)
Benin’s development ambitions increasingly depend on its ability to build the scientific and technological capabilities required for a more productive, diversified and knowledge-driven economy. The country’s National Development Plan (PND) 2026–2035, approved in May 2026 as the first implementation phase of the Benin 2060 national development vision, places economic diversification and structural transformation at the centre of the country’s longer-term development trajectory. This builds on the preceding PND 2018–2025, which identified the development of qualified and competitive human capital, technological progress, research and innovation as important foundations for improving productivity and competitiveness.
Benin has demonstrated its commitment to building advanced scientific and technological capacity through its participation in PASET and contribution to the Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif). Since joining PASET in 2021, the Government of Benin has contributed USD 2 million to Rsif to support the training of Beninese PhD students at selected African Host Universities, complemented by research placements and collaboration with Rsif International Partner Institutions. Through this investment, 19 Beninese scholars have been awarded Rsif PhD scholarships, of whom 42% are women, reflecting the country’s commitment to expanding opportunities for women in science and engineering. Importantly, seven Beninese scholars have already graduated, demonstrating early returns from the country’s investment in advanced ASET skills.
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Rsif Burkina Faso Country Report 2026 - English
Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif)
Burkina Faso has placed human capital development and structural economic transformation at the center of its development agenda. The country’s National Development Plan 2026–2030 (Plan RELANCE) seeks to build a sovereign and prosperous nation through endogenous and sustainable development, with priorities that include strengthening human capital, productive sectors and infrastructure. These ambitions require a stronger base of scientists, engineers and innovators capable of supporting the country’s transformation.
Burkina Faso has demonstrated its commitment to strengthening advanced scientific capacity through its participation in PASET-Rsif since 2020. As one of the nine African governments contributing to the Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund, Burkina Faso has committed USD 2 million to the program, leveraging a regional platform that combines government investment with support from development partners and international research institutions. Through this partnership, 17 Burkinabè nationals have been awarded Rsif PhD scholarships, with five scholars already graduated. Their training spans Rsif African Host Universities and research placements at international partner institutions, providing access to advanced research facilities, expertise and scientific networks while strengthening collaboration among African universities.
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Rsif Côte d'Ivoire Country Report 2026 - English
Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif)
Côte d’Ivoire’s National Development Plan (PND) 2026–2030 seeks to accelerate the country’s transformation through industrialization, increased productivity, human capital development and private-sector growth. Priority areas include agriculture and agro-industry, digital transformation, and infrastructure and industrial development, all of which increasingly depend on strong scientific and technological capabilities.
Côte d’Ivoire has been investing in PASET-Rsif since 2019, with an initial contribution of USD 1 million to support advanced doctoral training for Ivorian scientists. To date, 11 Ivorian scholars are pursuing PhD training across selected African Host Universities, complemented by research placements and collaboration with international partner institutions. The scholars are developing expertise across priority ASET fields, including climate change, sustainable food systems, ICT and artificial intelligence, and materials science. Their research addresses practical development challenges such as climate-resilient agriculture, crop diseases and pest management, water quality, livestock health and sustainable materials—building a pool of scientists equipped to contribute to Côte d’Ivoire’s research and innovation priorities.
Côte d’Ivoire is also contributing to the development of scientific talent across Africa through Université Félix Houphouët-Boigny (UFHB), an Rsif African Host University specializing in climate change through its Africa Centre of Excellence for Climate Change, Biodiversity and Sustainable Agriculture (CCBAD), which is hosting 26 Rsif scholars from 12 nationalities, extending the country’s investment in advanced scientific training beyond its national borders.
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Rsif Ghana Country Report 2026
Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif)
Ghana's development agenda puts science, technology and innovation (STI) at the centre of its plans for a more productive, diversified, knowledge-driven economy. The Medium-Term National Development Policy Framework 2026–2029 names two constraints on industrial development: low investment in research and development (R&D), and a shortage of skilled industrial personnel. In response, it calls for greater use of applied research, more R&D investment and industry-relevant skills. The 2026–2029 Medium-Term Development Plan for science and technology and the National STI Policy support these goals. They call for mainstreaming STI across sectors, expanding tertiary STEM education and strengthening research infrastructure and institutional capacity.
Ghana is one of nine African countries contributing to PASET Rsif. Since 2019, Ghana has committed USD 2 million to train Ghanaian PhD scholars and currently serves as Vice Chair of PASET. Its contribution goes into a pooled African fund that develops highly skilled scientists and draws on wider research and international partnerships. Ghana also hosts an Rsif African Host University-The University of Ghana through its School of Agriculture's PhD programme in Applied Agricultural and Policy/Agribusiness. It trains scholars from Ghana and across Africa and takes part in research and innovation grants and international partnerships. This helps position Ghana as both an investor in advanced scientific training and a regional hub for research and innovation.
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Rsif Kenya Country Report 2026
Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif)
Kenya's Vision 2030 aims to turn the country into a competitive, industrializing, knowledge-based economy. The Fourth Medium Term Plan (MTP IV) 2023–2027 advances this goal by prioritizing agriculture, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), housing, healthcare, and the digital and creative economy. MTP IV treats science, technology and innovation (STI) and human capital as key enablers of transformation. It also names several weaknesses in the STI system: too little investment in research and development, limited commercialization of local innovations, and weak links between research and industry.
To address these gaps, Kenya needs a critical mass of highly qualified scientists, engineers and innovators in Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology (ASET), especially at the doctoral level. Kenya's investment in the PASET Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif) supports this in three ways. It expands access to high-quality doctoral training, strengthens institutional research and innovation capacity, and connects Kenyan scientists to African and international networks.
Kenya is a founding member of PASET, a former PASET Chair and one of nine African countries contributing to Rsif. Since 2015 Kenya has committed USD 4 million to train Kenyan PhD scholars at selected African Host Universities, with research placements at international partner institutions. Kenya also plays a central role in the Rsif regional ecosystem. It hosts two Rsif African Host Universities, which train scholars from across Africa: the University of Nairobi in Physics and Kenyatta University in Materials Science. It also hosts the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe), which serves as Rsif’s Regional Coordination Unit. This helps position Kenya as both an investor in advanced scientific training and a regional hub for research and innovation.
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Rsif Mozambique Country Report 2026 - English
Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif)
Mozambique is endowed with significant natural resources, including arable land, water, energy and minerals, and occupies a strategic position as a logistics corridor in Southern Africa. Transforming these assets into inclusive and sustainable economic growth will increasingly depend on the country’s ability to develop a highly skilled workforce, strengthen its scientific and technological capabilities, and translate research and innovation into solutions for national development.
Mozambique joined PASET in 2019, reinforcing the country’s commitment to developing the advanced scientific and technical skills needed to support its national development ambitions. The Government subsequently committed USD 6 million to Rsif through the World Bank-supported Improvement of Skills Development in Mozambique (MozSkills) Project, making Rsif an important component of the country’s investment in postgraduate training, research and innovation capacity.
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Rsif Nigeria Country Report 2026
Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif)
Nigeria's long-term ambition, set out in Nigeria Agenda 2050, is to become an upper-middle-income, diversified and knowledge-driven economy. The Medium-Term National Development Plan (MTNDP) 2026–2030, now being finalized, is the main vehicle for that goal. These frameworks prioritize economic diversification away from oil, industrialization, agricultural productivity, digital transformation, and human capital development. Science, technology and innovation (STI) is treated as a key driver across all of them. Nigeria's National Science, Technology and Innovation Policy also calls for more investment in research and development, stronger links between research and industry, and wider commercialization of local innovations.
Nigeria is one of the nine African countries contributing to Rsif, demonstrating its commitment to developing the scientific and technological capabilities required for national and regional development. Nigeria has contributed USD 4 million through the World Bank-supported Africa Centres of Excellence for Higher Education for Development Impact (ACE Impact) project to support the training of Nigerian PhD scholars at selected Rsif African Host Universities and their research placements at International Partner Institutions.
Nigeria also plays an important role in the regional Rsif training network by hosting three of the 15 Rsif African Host Universities: The African University of Science and Technology (AUST), Bayero University Kano (BUK), and the University of Port Harcourt (UniPort). These institutions provide advanced doctoral training in areas including materials science, natural resource management and climate change, and petroleum and gas engineering/energy economics, while attracting scholars from Nigeria and other African countries.
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Rsif Rwanda Country Report 2026
Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif)
Rwanda has set an ambitious pathway to become an upper-middle-income country by 2035 and a high-income country by 2050, underpinned by a transition to a knowledge-based, private-sector-led economy. The National Strategy for Transformation (NST2) 2024–2029 places human capital development, job creation and innovation among the priorities for advancing this transformation. Achieving these ambitions will require sustained investment in Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology (ASET) to develop the scientists, engineers, researchers and innovators needed to drive productivity, technological advancement and growth across strategic sectors.
Rwanda is a founding member of PASET, currently chairs it, and has hosted the PASET Secretariat since July 2023. It is one of the nine African countries contributing to PASET’s Rsif. Since 2015, Rwanda has committed USD 4 million to Rsif, contributing to the development of a pool of highly skilled scientists and researchers while strengthening institutional research and innovation capacities needed for developmental impact. Rwanda also hosts an Rsif African Host University- the University of Rwanda- positioning the country as both an investor in and a regional hub for advanced scientific training and research.
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Rsif Senegal Country Report 2026
Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif)
Senegal’s Vision 2050, operationalized through the National Development Strategy (SND) 2025–2029, sets an ambitious pathway towards a more sovereign, competitive and resilient economy. The agenda prioritizes productive transformation, industrialization and local value addition, human capital development, digital transformation and sustainable development, with research and innovation positioned as important enablers of national transformation.
Senegal is a founding member of PASET and has been contributing to Rsif since 2020. The country committed USD 2 million (Fig.1) through the World Bank-supported Africa Centres of Excellence for Higher Education for Development Impact (ACE Impact) project to support advanced doctoral training for Senegalese scientists. This investment reflects Senegal’s commitment to developing the high-level scientific expertise required to advance its national development priorities.
Through Rsif, Senegalese scholars are pursuing PhD training in priority ASET fields at competitively selected African Host Universities, complemented by research placements at international partner institutions. To date, 16 Senegalese scientists have been through the program, five of whom have graduated, showing early returns for the country. Their training builds expertise in areas including artificial intelligence and data science, sustainable food systems, climate change, energy, and materials science.
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Rsif Benin Country Report 2025 - English
Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif)
Benin is among the world’s fastest growing economies. Highly skilled human capital will boost this growth rate and drive implementation of Benin’s National Development Plan. Benin is one of the nine African countries that is contributing to the Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif) of the Partnership for skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology (PASET) since 2021. Its contribution is USD 2 million to train Beninese PhD students in selected African host universities and collaborating with international partner institutions. Through PASET-Rsif Benin will build strong institutions and future science leaders to drive a science and technology-led growth and development. There are 19 Beninese Rsif PhD scholars (42% women). University of Abomey-Calavi, one of the 15 Rsif African Host Universities, is hosting 8 Rsif funded PhD students (25% women, 4 nationalities). There are 32 research publications (as of 30 June 2025). Six Rsif research and innovation projects are under implementation in Benin. icipe in partnership with UAC leads the “Accelerating Inclusive Green Growth through Agri-based Digital Innovation in West Africa (AGriDI)” initiative. The report turns the spotlight on Beninese Rsif scholars and highlights examples of their innovative research on biosecurity to enhance poultry farming, as well as how to turn water hyacinth from a devastating invader into an energy solution.
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Rsif Bénin Rapport Pays 2025 - French
Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif)
Le Bénin figure parmi les économies connaissant la croissance la plus rapide au monde. Un capital humain hautement qualifié stimulera ce taux de croissance et favorisera la mise en œuvre du Plan national de développement du pays. Le Bénin est l'un des neuf pays africains qui contribuent au Fonds Régional de Bourses d’études et d'Innovations (Rsif) du Partenariat pour le Développement des Compétences en Sciences Appliquées, Ingénierie et Technologies (PASET) depuis 2021. Sa contribution s’élève à 2 millions de dollars destinées à la formation des doctorants béninois dans des universités d’accueil africaines sélectionnées et en collaboration avec des institutions partenaires internationales. Grâce au PASET-Rsif, le Bénin bâtira des institutions solides et de futurs leaders scientifiques pour stimuler une croissance et un développement axés sur la science et la technologie. Il y a 19 doctorants Rsif béninois sélectionnés par concours (42% de femmes). L'Université d'Abomey-Calavi (UAC), l’une des 15 universités d’acceuil africaines de Rsif, accueille 8 doctorants financés par le Rsif (25% de femmes, 4 nationalités). Il y 32 publications de recherche (le 30 juin 2025). Il y six projets de recherche et de l'innovation en cours de mise en œuvre au Bénin. icipe en partenariat avec UAC dirige l’initiative Accélérer la croissance verte inclusive grâce à l'innovation numérique basée sur l'agriculture en Afrique de l'Ouest (AGriDI). Le rapport met en lumière les chercheurs beninois du Rsif et met en lumière des exemples de leurs recherches innovantes sur la biosécurité pour améliorer l'aviculture, ainsi que la manière de transformer la jacinthe d'eau, un envahisseur dévastateur, en une solution énergétique.
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Rsif Burkina Faso Country Report 2025 - English
Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif)
The rationale for Rsif is that Africa requires world class scientists in priority thematic disciplines that are relevant to national economic growth. Highly skilled human capital will advance implementation of Burkina Faso’s sustainable and inclusive development. Burkina Faso is one of the nine African countries that has contributed to the Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif) of the Partnership for skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology (PASET) since 2020. Its contribution of USD 2 million was through the World Bank supported Africa Centres of Excellence for Higher Education for Development Impact (ACE Impact) project and to train Burkinabè PhD students in selected African host universities and collaborating with international partner institutions. Through PASET-Rsif Burkina Faso will build strong institutions and future science leaders to drive a science and technology-led growth and development. The Institut International d'Ingénierie de l'Eau et de l'Environnement (2iE), one of the 15 Rsif African Host Universities, is hosting 14 Rsif PhD Students (6 nationalities, 29% women) and there are 3 Rsif research and innovation projects in Burkina Faso. There are 17 Rsif students from Burkina Faso and 34 research publications (as of 30 June 2025). The report puts the spotlight on Rsif students from Burkina Faso including how their research sheds light on sustainable farming practices and how AI and drones can be harnessed for smarter cities.
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Rsif Burkina Faso Country Report 2025 - French
Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif)
La raison d’être du Rsif repose sur le fait que l’Afrique a besoin de scientifiques de classe mondiale dans des disciplines thématiques prioritaires qui sont pertinentes pour la croissance économique nationale. Un capital humain hautement qualifié fera progresser la mise en œuvre du développement durable et inclusif du Burkina Faso. Le Burkina Faso est l'un des neuf pays africains qui contribuent au Fonds Régional de Bourses d’études et d'Innovations (Rsif) du Partenariat pour le Développement des Compétences en Sciences Appliquées, Ingénierie et Technologies (PASET) depuis 2020. Sa contribution est de 2 millions de dollars, financé par le projet de Centres d’excellence d’éducation supérieure africains pour un impact sur le développement (CEA Impact), destinées à la formation des doctorants burkinabè dans des universités d’accueil africaines sélectionnées et en collaboration avec des institutions partenaires internationales. Grâce au PASET-Rsif, le Burkina Faso bâtira des institutions solides et de futurs leaders scientifiques pour stimuler une croissance et un développement axés sur la science et la technologie. L’Institut International d'Ingénierie de l'Eau et de l'Environnement (2iE), l’une des 15 universités d’acceuil africaines de Rsif, acceuille 14 doctorants financés par le Rsif (29% de femmes, 6 nationalités) et il y a 3 projets Rsif de recherche et de l’innovation au Burkina Faso. Il y a 17 doctorants ressortissants du Burkina Faso et 32 publications de recherche (le 30 juin 2025) Le rapport met en lumière les chercheurs burkinabe du Rsif, notamment comment leurs recherches éclairent les pratiques agricoles durables et comment l'IA et les drones peuvent être mis à profit pour des villes intelligentes.
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Rsif Côte d'Ivoire Country Report 2025 - English
Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif)
Côte d’Ivoire is on a positive economic trajectory, with annual GDP growth at about 6%. Investing in human capital to develop a skilled workforce is one of the ways to sustain this impressive growth. Côte d’Ivoire is one of nine African countries investing in the Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif) of the Partnership for skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology (PASET), since 2019. Its initial contribution of USD 1 million is used to train Ivorian PhD students in selected African host universities and collaborating international partner institutions. Through PASET-Rsif, Côte d’Ivoire will build strong institutions and future science leaders to drive a science and technology-led growth and development. University Félix Houphouët-Boigny (UFHB), one of the 15 Rsif African Host Universities, is hosting 26 Rsif PhD students (38% women, 12 nationalities). There are 45 research publications (as of 30 June 2025) and 5 Rsif research and innovation projects in Côte d’Ivoire. The report turns the spotlight on Ivorian Rsif scholars and highlights examples of how their research contributes to tackling cashew fungal diseases in Côte d’Ivoire; and improving livestock health and productivity in tse-tse infested areas in West Africa.
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Rsif Côte d'Ivoire Country Report 2025 - French
Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif)
La Côte d'Ivoire est sur une trajectoire économique positive, avec une croissance annuelle du PIB d’environ 6 %. Investir dans le capital humain pour développer une main-d'œuvre qualifiée est l'un des moyens de soutenir cette croissance impressionnante. La Côte d'Ivoire est l'un des neuf pays africains qui contribuent au Fonds Régional de Bourses d’études et d'Innovations (Rsif) du Partenariat pour le Développement des Compétences en Sciences Appliquées, Ingénierie et Technologies (PASET) depuis 2019. Sa contribution initiale de 1 million de dollars est destinée à la formation des doctorants ivoiriens dans des universités d’accueil africaines sélectionnées et en collaboration avec des institutions partenaires internationales. Grâce au PASET-Rsif, la Côte d'Ivoire bâtira des institutions solides et de futurs leaders scientifiques pour stimuler une croissance et un développement axés sur la science et la technologie. L’Université Félix Houphouët-Boigny, l’une des 15 universités d’acceuil africaines de Rsif, accueille 26 doctorants financés par le Rsif (38% de femmes, 12 nationalités). Il y 45 publications de recherche (le 30 juin 2025) et 5 projets Rsif de recherche et de l’innovation en Côte d’Ivoire. Le rapport met en lumière les chercheurs ivoiriens du Rsif et souligne comment leurs recherches contribuent à lutter contre les maladies fongiques de l’anacardier en Côte d’Ivoire ; et à améliorer la santé et la productivité du bétail dans les zones infestées par le tsé-tsé en Afrique de l’Ouest.
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Rsif Ethiopia Country Report 2025
Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif)
Ethiopia is the second most populous nation in Africa, and one of the fastest-growing economies in the region. Ethiopia has roughly 2 million people reaching working age each year. The government has launched a Ten-Year Development Plan, which runs until 2030. Ethiopia seeks to chart a development path that is sustainable and inclusive to accelerate poverty reduction and boost shared prosperity. Ethiopia is a founding member of the Partnership for skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology (PASET), and have expressed its intention to invest through the PASET flagship programme, the Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif). Rsif provides benefits to Ethiopia by supporting the building of strong institutions and training the future leaders in the applied sciences, engineering, and technology to drive a science and knowledge-led agenda. Haramaya University is one of the Rsif African Host Universities. There are 10 Rsif PhD students hosted in Ethiopia (7 nationalities, 30% women) and 5 Rsif research and innovation awards granted to Ethiopian scholars. 11 Ethiopian nationals have been awarded Rsif scholarship (64% women) and there are 37 research publications by the Rsif students as of 30 June 2025. The report turns the spotlight on Ethiopian Rsif scholars, including the ground-breaking work of a female scientist on high-quality, low-energy cement that could transform the construction industry. We also highlight Ethiopia’s work to bridge policy and practice in its higher education sector.
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Rsif Ghana Country Report 2025
Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif)
Science, technology, and innovation are key drivers in Ghana’s transition to a sustainable economic model, with high prospects of value addition and diversification. Ghana is one of the nine African countries that is contributing to the Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif) of the Partnership for skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology (PASET) since 2019. Its contribution is USD 2 million to train Ghanaian PhD students in selected African host universities and collaborating with international partner institutions. Through PASET-Rsif, Ghana is building strong institutions and future science leaders to drive a science and technology-led growth and development. University of Ghana, one of the 15 Rsif African Host Universities, is hosting 28 Rsif funded PhD students (9 nationalities, 39% women). There are 22 Ghanaian Rsif PhD students (23% women) and 42 research publications as of 30 June 2025. There are 11 Rsif research and innovation projects in Ghana. The report turns the spotlight on Ghanaian Rsif Scholars, highlighting a scholar who champions livelihood diversification for youth in coastal fishing communities and how the University of Ghana is strengthening innovation and technology transfer.
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Rsif Kenya Country Report 2025
Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif)
Kenya is the leading economy in East Africa. World Bank projects average GDP growth of 4.9% from 2025-27. Kenya pursues its Vision 2030 and a bottom-up economic model, which prioritizes agriculture, healthcare, affordable housing, micro and small enterprises, and the digital and creative economy. Consistent investment in human capital and higher education is paving the way for a skilled labour force that is contributing to sustainable inclusive growth, job creation and socio-economic transformation. Kenya is one of the nine African countries that is contributing to the Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif) of the Partnership for skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology (PASET) since 2017. Its contribution is USD 4 million to train Kenyan PhD students in selected African host universities and collaborating with international partner institutions. Through PASET-Rsif Kenya is building strong institutions and future science leaders to drive a science and technology-led growth and development. Kenya is the former chair of PASET and hosts the International Centre for Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe), the Rsif Regional Coordination Unit. University of Nairobi and Kenyatta University are among the 15 Rsif African Host Universities. There are 47 Rsif PhD students hosted in Kenya (15 nationalities, 36% women) and 12 Rsif research and innovation projects awarded to Kenyan institutions. 41 Kenyan nationals have been awarded Rsif scholarship (59% women) and there are 100 research publications by the Rsif students as of 30 June 2025. The report turns the spotlight on Kenyan Rsif scholars and highlights the relevance of doctoral education for driving Kenya’s knowledge economy.
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Rsif Korea Country Report 2025
Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif)
Korea is the world’s second most R&D intensive country with a GERD of more than 5% according to UNESCO and is a global leader in innovation and transformative technologies for jobs and skills development. Korea’s development experience and technical expertise can be adapted in priority sectors in Africa for inclusive and sustainable development. Korea is contributing to the Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif) of the Partnership for skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology (PASET), since 2018. Its contribution of USD 9 million is through the Korea-World Bank Group Partnership Facility to train Sub-Saharan African PhD students and to provide pilot grants for research and innovation projects in strategic high potential sectors. The partnership between the Government of Korea, universities and PASET-Rsif contributes to boost exchange between African and Korean universities, researchers and faculties in the science and technology area. Through PASET-Rsif Korea is sharing its development experience and technical expertise to build strong institutions and future science leaders to drive science and technology-led growth and inclusive sustainable development. There are 72 Korean funded Rsif scholars (20 nationalities, 44% women, 26 who already graduated) and 29 Korean funded projects (in 18 universities, in 8 countries). 42 Rsif scholars have research placement in 8 partner institutions in Korea. The report turns the spotlight on African Rsif scholars in Korea and their research contribution to sustainable development.
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Rsif Mozambique Country Report 2025 - English
Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif)
With its abundant natural resources, including arable land, water, energy and mineral resources, Mozambique has potential to diversify its economy. It’s strategic location as a logistics corridor in the Southern Africa region is another natural advantage. Mozambique is paying great attention to higher education, science and innovation to increase the proportion of scientifically skilled workforce that is necessary to sustain and increase growth opportunities.
Mozambique is one of the nine African countries that is contributing to the Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif) of the Partnership for skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology (PASET), since 2021. Its contribution of USD 6 million is through the World Bank supported Improvement of Skills Development in Mozambique (MozSkills) project and is towards training Mozambican PhD students and to provide grants for research and innovation projects led by Mozambican universities and research institutions in strategic high potential sectors. Through PASET-Rsif Mozambique is building strong institutions and future science leaders to drive a science and technology-led growth and development. There are 32 Mozambicans awarded Rsif PhD scholarship (31% women and 78% faculty). 19 research and innovation grants have been awarded to Mozambican scholars. There are 16 research publications (as of 30 June 2025). The report turns the spotlight on Mozambican scholars and highlights research on aquaponic food systems and also how Student Startups Take Root in Instituto Superior Politecnico de Manica (ISPM) with MozSkills support.
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Rsif Mozambique Country Report 2025 - Portuguese
Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif)
Com os seus abundantes recursos naturais, incluindo terras aráveis, água, energia e recursos minerais, Moçambique tem potencial para diversificar a sua economia. A sua localização estratégica como corredor logístico na região da África Austral é outra vantagem natural. Moçambique está a dedicar grande atenção ao ensino superior, à ciência e à inovação para aumentar a proporção de mão-de-obra cientificamente qualificada, necessária para sustentar e aumentar as oportunidades de crescimento. Moçambique é um dos nove países africanos que está a contribuir para o Fundo Regional de Bolsas de Estudo e Inovação (Rsif) da Parceria para as Competências em Ciências Aplicadas, Engenharia e Tecnologia (PASET), desde 2021. A sua contribuição de 6 milhões de USD é feita através do Projecto de Melhoramento do Desenvolvimento de Competências em Moçambique (Projecto Mozskills), apoiado pelo Banco Mundial, e destina-se à formação de estudantes de doutoramento moçambicanos e a conceder bolsas para projectos de investigação e inovação liderados por universidades e instituições de investigação moçambicanas emsectores estratégicos de elevado potencial. Através da PASET-Rsif, Moçambique criará instituições fortes e futuros líderes científicos para impulsionar o crescimento e o desenvolvimento orientadospara a ciência e a tecnologia. Há 32 moçambicanos com bolsa de doutoramento do Rsif (31% mulheres e 78% docentes). Foram concedidas 19 bolsas de investigação e inovação a académicos moçambicanos. Existem 16 publicações de investigação (em 30 de junho de 2025). O relatório destaca os estudantes moçambicanos e destaca a investigação sobre sistemas alimentares aquapónicos e também como as startups estudantis se enraízam no Instituto Superior Politécnico de Manica (ISPM) com o apoio da MozSkills.
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Rsif Nigeria Country Report 2025
Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif)
Nigeria is Africa’s biggest economy. Investment in higher education and research can be a catalyst for positive change and innovation. Moreover, Nigeria’s participation in Rsif is advancing a Pan-African approach, internationalization and intra-Africa mobility. Nigeria is one of the nine African countries that is contributing to the Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif) of the Partnership for skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology (PASET) since 2022. Its contribution of USD 4 million is through the World Bank supported Africa Centres of Excellence for Higher Education for Development Impact (ACE Impact) project, to train Nigerian PhD students in selected African host universities and collaborating with international partner institutions. Through PASET-Rsif Nigeria is building strong institutions and future science leaders to drive a science and technology-led growth and development. The African University of Science and Technology (AUST) in Abuja, Bayero University Kano (BUK) and University of Port Harcourt (UniPort) are among the 15 Rsif African Host Universities. There are 47 Rsif PhD students hosted in Nigeria (11 nationalities, 38% women) and 14 Rsif research and innovation awards in Nigeria. 43 Nigerians have been awarded Rsif PhD scholarship (26% women) and there are 95 research publications by the Rsif students (as of 30 June 2025). The report turns the spotlight on Nigerian Rsif Scholars, highlighting how one scholar’s work on nano-composites offer a cleaner future and how the University of Port Harcourt leads an innovation drive, strengthening institutional infrastructure for an innovation ecosystem.
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Rsif Rwanda Country Report 2025
Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif)
Rwanda is among the world’s fastest growing economies. GDP growth is expected to maintain momentum at more than 8% in 2025–26, thanks to a recovery in global tourism, new construction projects, and manufacturing activities. The need for highly skilled human capital is a driver for Rwanda’s Vision 2050. Investing in higher education, research and innovation will enable Rwanda to close the skills gap and contribute to sustainable economic growth and development. Rwanda is one of the nine African countries that are contributing to the Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif) of the Partnership for skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology (PASET) since 2015. It’s committed contribution is USD 4 million to train Rwandan PhD students in selected African host universities and collaborating with international partner institutions. Through PASET-Rsif, Rwanda is building strong institutions and future science leaders to drive a science and technology-led growth and development. Rwanda is founding member and current chair of PASET and hosts its Secretariat since July 2023 University of Rwanda, one of the 15 Rsif African Host Universities, is hosting 23 Rsif funded PhD students (11 nationalities, 35% women). There are 33 Rwandan Rsif PhD students (24% women) and 77 research publications as of 30 June 2025. There are 9 Rsif research and innovation projects in Rwanda. The report turns the spotlight on Rwandan Rsif Scholars and highlights AI and Big Data gains at University of Rwanda. Rwanda is ranking among the top three in Africa for AI utilization.
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Rsif Senegal Country Report 2025
Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif)
Senegal’s economy is expected to be among the fastest growing in the world, with 10.3% real GDP growth expected in 2025 and 7.1% in 2026 according to the African Development Bank. Highly qualified human capital is the driver for implementation of the Senegal 2050 National Transformation Agenda. Senegal is one of the nine African countries that is contributing to the Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif) of the Partnership for skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology (PASET) since 2020. Its contribution of USD 2 million is financed through the World Bank supported Africa Centres of Excellence for Higher Education for Development Impact (ACE Impact) project, to train Senegalese PhD students in selected African host universities and collaborating with international partner institutions. University Gaston Berger, one of the 15 Rsif African Host Universities, is hosting 19 Rsif funded PhD students (8 nationalities, 37% women). There are 16 Senegalese Rsif PhD students (56% women) and 42 research publications as of 30 June 2025. The report turns the spotlight on Senegalese Rsif scholars and highlights how Senegal is championing digital innovation as the Accelerating inclusive green growth through agri-based digital innovation (AGriDI) initiative closes with bold vision.
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Rsif Sénégal Rapport Pays 2025 - French
Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif)
L’économie du Sénégal devrait connaître la croissance rapide, avec une croissance du PIB réel de 10.3% en 2025 et 7.1% en 2026, selon la Banque africaine de développement. Un capital humain hautement qualifié est le moteur de la mise en œuvre du plan Sénégal émergent. Le Sénégal est l'un des neuf pays africains qui contribuent au Fonds Régional de Bourses d’études et d'Innovations (Rsif) du Partenariat pour le Développement des Compétences en Sciences Appliquées, Ingénierie et Technologies (PASET) depuis 2020. Sa contribution de 2 millions de dollars est financé par le projet de Centres d’excellence d’éducation supérieure africains pour un impact sur le développement (CEA Impact), destinées à la formation des doctorants sénégalais dans des universités d’accueil africaines sélectionnées et en collaboration avec des institutions partenaires internationales. Grâce au PASET-Rsif, le Sénégal bâtira des institutions solides et de futurs leaders scientifiques pour stimuler une croissance et un développement axés sur la science et la technologie. L’Université Gaston Berger, l’une des 15 universités d’acceuil africaines de Rsif, accueille 19 doctorants financés par le Rsif (37% de femmes, 8 nationalités). Il y a 16 sénégalais lauréats de bourses de doctorat du Rsif (56% de femmes) Il y a 42 publications de recherche (le 30 juin 2025). Le rapport met en lumière les chercheurs sénégalais du Rsif et comment le Sénégal est un fervent défenseur de l'innovation numérique.
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