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The Role of Policy Alignment in Enhancing Research Collaboration in Africa

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  • Cordula Kaoti

    (School of doctoral studies, University of Yaoundé II, Cameroon. Pan-African University, Institute for Governance, Humanities and Social Sciences)

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Alignment of policies across borders improves research processes allowing policymakers to access the latest research findings and expert insights. This enables the development of evidence-based policies that facilitates effective knowledge exchange, innovation, and resource sharing. However, several factors in Africa militate the smooth research collaboration across borders resulting in ineffective policies. Thus, the objective of this article is to advocate the role of policy alignment in enhancing research collaboration, focusing on how harmonized policies across regions, sectors, and institutions can facilitate effective knowledge exchange, innovation, and resource sharing. Additionally, the article will zoom into the importance of aligning intellectual property (IP) laws, funding mechanisms, ethical standards, and regulatory frameworks to create a cohesive environment for joint research initiatives. And, finally highlighting examples from international and regional bodies, with particular attention to Africa. The article adopted a Theory of Change (ToC); Theory of Change is an explicit theory of how and why it is thought that a social policy or program activities lead to outcomes and impacts. The Theory of Change will help stakeholders in policy alignment to have a visual representation of the change they anticipate and it will serves as a strong communication tool between stakeholders in undertaking research initiatives.

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  • Cordula Kaoti, 2025. "The Role of Policy Alignment in Enhancing Research Collaboration in Africa," International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), vol. 12(3), pages 365-372, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjc:journl:v:12:y:2025:i:3:p:365-372
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