The role of policy and research institutions in sub-Saharan Africa in shaping the region’s science and development agenda cannot be underestimated, and the role of externally funded initiatives designed to strengthen the efficiency of the institutions should also not be overlooked. However, persistent challenges remain in the form of gaps within capacities, structural organizations, and sociocultural dynamics of institutions that prevent the region from deploying its science, technology, and innovation systems as effective drivers for progress and development. This paper highlights these barriers and proposes integrated strategies that combine institutional reforms with cultural realities within institutions, aiming both to enhance research and technological impact and to develop institutions that meet recognized standards of excellence, promote inclusive participation, and strengthen the deployment of science, technology, and innovation for sustainable and equitable development across the region.
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