Advancing equitable global health research partnerships in Africa

Even if eligible, however, African investigators commonly have limited access to the ‘trade secrets’ and requirements of successful grant applications. [...]most Western donors are English-speaking, putting researchers from many countries at a disadvantage. Why should a country prioritise and sponsor research while much of its population has inadequate access to health and education? [...]research is locally relevant and valued, local funding will remain elusive. [...]many projects ship samples to Western laboratories instead of building local capacity. Individuals who know both settings, including African diaspora, are critically needed for this purpose. [...]the value of training needs to be measured in grants won by African investigators, not certificates of participation.