MUST Partners with Future Earth Africa Hub to Boost Evidence-Based Research in Malawi
By Jones Gadama
Strengthening Research Capacity in Malawi
The Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) has formed a strategic partnership with Future Earth Africa Hub, a global research organization, to enhance evidence-based research addressing Malawi’s development needs.
Building Research Expertise
David Mkwambisi, Director of MUST’s Institute of Industrial Research and Innovation, explained the collaboration focuses on developing researcher capacity, particularly among emerging scholars, to produce policy-relevant studies.
“This partnership ensures researchers generate evidence for governments and stakeholders to make informed decisions,” Mkwambisi stated.
Strategic Research Focus Areas
As Future Earth’s Southern Africa regional hub, MUST will prioritize research addressing Malawi’s critical challenges including:
- Climate change adaptation
- Sustainable development
- Poverty reduction
- STEM education advancement
Enhancing Policy Development
The collaboration establishes platforms for researchers to share findings with policymakers and practitioners, bridging the gap between academic research and practical implementation.
Future Earth’s Continental Impact
Future Earth Africa Hub works across the continent to:
- Promote sustainable development solutions
- Facilitate researcher-policymaker collaboration
- Address Africa’s pressing challenges
MUST’s Research Vision
The partnership aligns with MUST’s commitment to STEM-focused research and innovation, leveraging Future Earth’s global network to strengthen Malawi’s research ecosystem.
Addressing National Challenges
This collaboration comes as Malawi makes significant investments in research infrastructure and STEM education to tackle development obstacles through evidence-based approaches.
The partnership represents a major step in building Malawi’s research capacity to inform national policy and sustainable development strategies.
Source: The Maravi Post