The consequences of global north funding reductions on South African research and science diplomacy for equitable scientific Access

Key Points

• To examine how funding reductions from the global north impact South African research and scientific collaboration.
• Assessment of funding trends from global north countries to South Africa
• Evaluation of the implications for local research outputs
• Analysis of changes in international collaboration in scientific projects
• Decreased funding leads to limited research capabilities in South Africa
• Reduced international collaboration affects innovation and knowledge sharing
• Equitable access to scientific resources is threatened by funding cuts