Africa’s foreign policy decisions weak on research, experts say

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Delegates at the opening session of the Annual IRSK Conference at the TradeMark Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya on October 26, 2023. PHOTO | COURTESY

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Africa’s decisions on security and reconstruction of war-ravaged regions could be better if leaders banked on research.

Experts gathering in Nairobi, Kenya last week said the continental decision makers, usually officials in the ministries of foreign affairs, defence or trade, should invest in research to help them make decisions that are amenable to realities on the groups.