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Human resources for research: building bridges through the Diaspora
Karen Hofman1, Beverley Kramer2
1School of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Global Health Action
|November 10, 2015
Summary
South Africa
Area of Science:
- Global Health
- Medical Research
- Scientific Collaboration
Background:
- International scientific collaboration offers a solution to 'brain drain' and promotes 'brain circulation'.
- Diaspora engagement is key to developing African scientists and enhancing research capacity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the impact of an Alumni Diaspora Programme on international research collaboration and networking.
- To highlight the program's success in stimulating engagement with international alumni.
Main Methods:
- Established in 2010, the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa, initiated an Alumni Diaspora Programme.
- The program facilitates international research collaboration and networking between expatriate alumni and their academic colleagues in Africa.
Main Results:
- The program aims to leverage intellectual capacity lost during apartheid and strengthen scientific capabilities in South Africa and across the continent.
- Johannesburg serves as a hub, attracting researchers from sub-Saharan Africa.
Conclusions:
- The Alumni Diaspora Programme has successfully stimulated collaborations and networking opportunities with international alumni.
- This initiative strengthens research capacity and fosters scientific development in Africa.
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