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Strategic Plan 2026–2030

CARTA’s fourth strategic cycle builds directly on fifteen years of demonstrated impact, and sets out how the consortium will strengthen research capacity across African universities through 2030.

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Strategic framework

Where CARTA is going, and how

Vision

A vibrant African academy that leads world-class multidisciplinary research, transforming the knowledge ecosystem and improving lives and livelihoods.

Mission

Advance a resilient African research ecosystem by mentoring emerging scholars, generating actionable insights, driving innovation, influencing policy, and strengthening institutional capacity for long-term impact.

Values

  • Merit

    Recognition and opportunities are earned, not influenced by connections, status, or hierarchy.

  • Equity

    Fairness through inclusive recruitment and balanced access across our Consortium.

  • Integrity

    The highest ethical standards: transparency, accountability, and trust in all actions.

  • Inclusivity

    Embracing diversity of voices, disciplines, and backgrounds for impactful research.

  • Respect

    Valuing people, cultures, and local knowledge with dignity and mutual empowerment.

Strategic objectives

Five objectives for 2026 to 2030

Each objective is set out in full in the plan, with its strategy and its key priorities and actions.

  • Expand the pipeline of early career researchers

  • Foster sustainable research-conducive environments across African partner institutions

  • Drive research, innovation and digital transformation

  • Advance knowledge translation and transfer for societal impact

  • Leverage CARTA knowledge and experience to strengthen African research ecosystems

The goal

African universities and research institutions better equipped to generate, use and sustain high-quality research that contributes to evidence-informed decision-making and societal development.

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