Project Objective: Emerging Topics & Global Health Partnerships
This project aims to strengthen global health partnerships through inclusive research, innovation networks, and cross-border collaboration. By aligning with Canada’s Africa Strategy and fostering South–South cooperation, we are building a foundation for equitable knowledge sharing and resilient health systems.
Key Focus Areas
- Canada–Africa Strategy: Advancing mutual research goals through joint innovation, data science, and AI for health system strengthening.
- South–South and diaspora collaboration: Engaging the African Scholar Diaspora Network and Canadian Black Scientists Network to elevate home-grown talent and leadership.
- Decolonizing research: Centering community voices, lived experiences, and Indigenous knowledge systems in global health research and practice.
- Africa–Canada AI & Data Innovation Consortium: A pan-continental initiative for sustainable, secure, and ethical data solutions.
- Alliance for Intelligence on Data (AID): Positioning data as a critical national and global health security asset.
- Global engagement: Supporting inclusive, forward-thinking international collaborations that reflect Canada’s commitment to equity and global responsibility.
Outcomes
- Stronger international research and innovation alliances that prioritize equity and reciprocity.
- Enhanced visibility and support for African and Black researchers in global health leadership.
- Ethical frameworks that guide inclusive AI and data science applications.
- Policy-relevant insights that empower communities and inform global health strategies.