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Consultancy research as a barrier to strengthening social science research capacity in Uganda

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  • Wight, Daniel
  • Ahikire, Josephine
  • Kwesiga, Joy C.

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There is a shortage of senior African social scientists available to lead or manage research in Africa, undermining the continent's ability to interpret and solve its socio-economic and public health problems. This is despite decades of investment to strengthen research capacity. This study investigated the role of individually commissioned consultancy research in this lack of capacity.

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  • Wight, Daniel & Ahikire, Josephine & Kwesiga, Joy C., 2014. "Consultancy research as a barrier to strengthening social science research capacity in Uganda," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 116(C), pages 32-40.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:socmed:v:116:y:2014:i:c:p:32-40
    DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2014.06.002
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