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Towards Strong Swiss–African Science Diplomacy
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3/6- 2025
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Evaluating the Quality of Global Research Partnerships
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Key Features of Sustainable North-South Funding Instruments
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Podcast: Equity in research collaboration
Creating equity in research collaboration sounds straightforward – but it often isn’t. Whilst everyone can agree that finding ways to balance the power, resources and benefits between all partners is the right thing to do, there is often difficulty in translating aspirations for “equitable partnerships” into practical action. This can be due to complex factors such as colonial legacies and structural power imbalances in research ecosystems.
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The SNSF and the SDC are launching a second phase of the SOR4D programme
The SOR4D programme is entering a second round. The SNSF and the SDC support projects that combine research and practice to reduce poverty and strengthen sustainable development worldwide.
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ESKAS Scholars: Strengthening Switzerland’s Global Research Ties
ESKAS is more than a scholarship programme. It builds lasting relationships and trust, the foundations on which international cooperation depends. It connects our research to international networks that keep Switzerland dynamic, competitive and globally relevant. ESKAS alumni now work in ministries, universities, research institutions, international organisations and NGOs. They are part of a global network advancing science and cooperation.
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Federal budget cuts: SNSF to adapt its research funding from 2026
Amongst others, the international funding scheme SPIRIT will be paused until and including 2028.
“We mustn’t shy away from doing science that’s political”
A CDE Spothlight interviews Anna-Katharina Hornidge, Director of the German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS), and Sabin Bieri, Director of CDE. The “super election year” of 2024 swept autocrats into power and strengthened nationalist parties. The election of US President Donald Trump, in particular, is causing the pillars of the previous world order to collapse. What does this mean for the goals of sustainable development, and for sustainability science itself? And how do we get back out of this situation?
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