Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa
February 16, 2024
The Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA, French: Conseil pour le développement de la recherche en sciences sociales en Afrique) is Pan-African research organisation headquartered in Dakar, Senegal. The current President is Isabel Casimiro with Godwin Murunga serving as Executive Secretary.
CODESRIA
Conseil pour le développement de la recherche en sciences sociales en Afrique
CODESRIA was established in 1973. Its aim is to promote, facilitate and disseminate research (within the social sciences) throughout Africa and also to create a community in which members can work without barriers regarding language, country, age or gender.[1] While CODESRIA is an active research organization it does not abstain from serving as a platform for political statements.[2] Unlike many other organizations it does not agree with the traditional division of Africa in the social sciences where North Africa is often more or less left out, instead, it tries to equally represent the 5 regions in Africa (North Africa, East Africa, Central Africa, West Africa and South Africa). To achieve their mission CODESRIA cooperates with African institutes (e.g.: ERNWACA,[3] FSS[4]) and non-African institutes and organizations (e.g.: the ASC[5] and the NAI[6]). Funding is obtained through various donors ranging from the Dutch and Danish Foreign Ministries, the Senegalese Government, the Ford Foundation[7] to the United Nations.[8] In 1997 the organisation received one of the Prince Claus Awards. CODESRIA has three governing organs, the General Assembly being the highest, followed by the Executive Committee (headed by Sam Moyo[9]) and the Scientific Committee (headed by Takyiwaa Manuh[10]), each with their own specific roles.
Contributions to Social Sciencesedit
CODESRIA grants scholarships.[11] These grants comprise all levels from MA to post-doctoral research,[12] organizes conferences and programs focusing on issues related to the social sciences and humanities,[13] publishes in various forms[14] (also see publications) and helps in setting up research training.[15] Within the CODESRIA environment different strains of thought can be discerned, namely an older, more Marxist oriented group and a younger, neo-liberal group. A third group is characterized by people active in women studies and civil movements.[16] Most of the programs offered to people are however dominated by men with the exception of the gender institute (2007 figures).[12]
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The Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa CODESRIA French Conseil pour le developpement de la recherche en sciences sociales en Afrique is Pan African research organisation headquartered in Dakar Senegal The current President is Isabel Casimiro with Godwin Murunga serving as Executive Secretary CODESRIAConseil pour le developpement de la recherche en sciences sociales en AfriqueWebsitehttp www codesria org Contents 1 Background 2 Contributions to Social Sciences 3 Publications 4 References 5 External linksBackground editCODESRIA was established in 1973 Its aim is to promote facilitate and disseminate research within the social sciences throughout Africa and also to create a community in which members can work without barriers regarding language country age or gender 1 While CODESRIA is an active research organization it does not abstain from serving as a platform for political statements 2 Unlike many other organizations it does not agree with the traditional division of Africa in the social sciences where North Africa is often more or less left out instead it tries to equally represent the 5 regions in Africa North Africa East Africa Central Africa West Africa and South Africa To achieve their mission CODESRIA cooperates with African institutes e g ERNWACA 3 FSS 4 and non African institutes and organizations e g the ASC 5 and the NAI 6 Funding is obtained through various donors ranging from the Dutch and Danish Foreign Ministries the Senegalese Government the Ford Foundation 7 to the United Nations 8 In 1997 the organisation received one of the Prince Claus Awards CODESRIA has three governing organs the General Assembly being the highest followed by the Executive Committee headed by Sam Moyo 9 and the Scientific Committee headed by Takyiwaa Manuh 10 each with their own specific roles Contributions to Social Sciences editCODESRIA grants scholarships 11 These grants comprise all levels from MA to post doctoral research 12 organizes conferences and programs focusing on issues related to the social sciences and humanities 13 publishes in various forms 14 also see publications and helps in setting up research training 15 Within the CODESRIA environment different strains of thought can be discerned namely an older more Marxist oriented group and a younger neo liberal group A third group is characterized by people active in women studies and civil movements 16 Most of the programs offered to people are however dominated by men with the exception of the gender institute 2007 figures 12 Publications editJournalsAfrica Development African Sociological Review African Journal of International Affairs Afrika Zamani Identity Culture and Politics an Afro Asian Dialogue CODESRIA Bulletin Journal of Higher Education in Africa Africa Review of Books started 2005 ISSN 0851 7592 The ARB Revue Africaine de Livres is published twice yearly in English and in French 17 It is piloted by both the Forum for Social Studies FSS and the National centre of research in social and cultural anthropology CRASC Africa Media Review Afro Arab Selections for Social SciencesOnline PublicationsAfrica Development African Sociological Review Afrika Zamani Identity Culture and Politics an Afro Asian Dialogue Monographs on lineReferences edit Prof Dzodzi Tsikata Elected President of CODESRIA University of Ghana 25 June 2015 Retrieved 16 September 2015 Threat of military intervention in Zimbabwe 11 December 2008 Archived from the original on 9 March 2012 Retrieved 7 October 2011 ERNWACA Partners Archived 2011 09 16 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 7 October 2011 About Forum for Social Studies FSS Archived 2011 09 14 at the Wayback Machine Forum for Social Sciences Retrieved 7 October 2011 Strategic Partners Archived from the original on 1 September 2009 Retrieved 7 October 2011 Partnerships Retrieved 7 October 2011 PHEA Accomplishments 2000 2010 PDF Archived from the original PDF on 26 August 2014 Become a CODESRIA Funders Archived 2012 04 25 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 7 October 2011 Prof Sam Moyo 2008 2011 Archived 2012 04 25 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 7 October 2011 Takyiwaa Manuh Professor Archived from the original on 25 April 2012 Retrieved 7 October 2011 Grants Programs CODESRIA Archived from the original on 2011 12 28 Retrieved 2011 10 07 a b Annual Rep PDF CODESRIA Archived from the original PDF on 25 April 2012 Retrieved 7 October 2011 Research Programmes Archived 2012 01 05 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 7 October 2011 FAQs CODESRIA Archived from the original on 2011 12 28 Retrieved 2011 10 07 Training Archived 2012 01 05 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 7 October 2011 http www volkskrant nl vk nl 2668 Buitenland archief article detail 653395 2005 12 17 Oude marxisten versus jonge liberalen dhtml Retrieved 7 October 2011 dead link African scholarly publishing essays p61 ISBN 1 904855 83 0 External links editOfficial website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Council 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