Engaging discussions are underway as our participants tackle key challenges shaping the future of research and innovation. Through dynamic group work, they are exploring : 💡 Preventing Brain Drain – How can we create an enabling work environment that balances research with family life and promotes gender equity? 💡 Strengthening Research Skills – What additional soft skills are essential for researchers? How can mentoring and outreach enhance career development? 💡 Enhancing Funding Opportunities – What strategies can young researchers adopt to access national and international funding? How can collaboration with policymakers, the private sector, and civil society be improved? 💡 South-South Cooperation – Should we optimize existing research networks or establish new regional, intercontinental, and thematic collaborations? These thought-provoking conversations aim to shape policies, improve transparency, and create sustainable career paths for researchers worldwide. 📢 What are your insights on these challenges ? Join the conversation and share your perspectives in the comments ! #IFSinCotonou2025 #CarryingScienceForward (fb)

Wrapping up two high-level panels at the IFS Conference in Cotonou ! 🌍✨ We’ve just concluded insightful discussions with renowned scientists, focusing on "Resource Dimension in Global South Capacity Building." These sessions highlighted the critical need for sustainable funding, stronger institutional frameworks, and strategic collaborations to empower the next generation of researchers. As the Global South continues to shape its research landscape, investing in people, knowledge exchange, and innovation remains essential. The conversations today reaffirmed that building a resilient scientific ecosystem requires collective commitment and action. 💡 #IFSinCotonou2025 #CarryingScienceForward (fb)