Resilience of Research Capacity Strengthening Initiatives in Africa During Crises: The Case of CARTA during COVID

Abstract

Several research capacity strengthening (RCS) initiatives have been established in Africa over the past decade. One such initiative is the Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA) that has gained traction over the years and has been proven as an effective multidisciplinary approach to strengthen research capacity to address public and population health in Africa.