Strategic Goal
To foster community-driven, ethical, and impactful research that translates into sustainable health and development solutions for vulnerable populations in Africa.
Strategic Objectives & Action Areas
| Objective | Key Action Areas | Expected Outcomes |
| 1. Guide Context-Based Research | Co-develop agendas; review protocols; enable participatory |
Locally relevant research priorities; community ownership |
| 2. Enhance Ethics & Trust | Strengthen consent processes; act as community voice; transparent communication | Stronger research integrity; increased participation |
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3. Improve Uptake of Findings |
Policy dialogues; co-create knowledge tools; dissemination forums |
Faster translation into policies/programs; adoption of innovations
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| 4. Promote Accountability |
Community consultations; publish feedback reports; monitor responsiveness |
Increased transparency; stronger credibility
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| 5. Build Capacity |
Training in engagement & ethics; CAB curriculum, and mentorship programs |
Empowered CAB members; skilled community-entered researchers
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| 6. Expand CAB Services | External consultancy; engagement plans; stakeholder mobilization |
SRF visibility as regional leader; revenue for sustainability
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