Publications About CARTA

F. Balogun, Yolanda Malele-Kolisa, Sara Jewett Nieuwoudt, Hellen Jepngetich, J. Kiplagat, O. Morakinyo, Jeanette Dawa, N. Chandiwana, A. Chikandiwa, Oluwaseun Akinyemi, B. Olusanya, Esther Kikelomo Afolabi, Nkosiyazi Dube, T. Obembe, Esther Karumi, Celestin Ndikumana, Justine Nnakate Bukenya, M. Chikalipo, S. Ayamolowo, Emmanuel Shema, Lester Kapanda, Fred Maniragaba, Felix Khuluza, Henry Zakumumpa, K. Mbada, Hillary Sang, Emmanuel Kaindoa

Vicente-Crespo, M., Agunbiade, O., Eyers, J., Thorogood, M., & Fonn, S. (2020). Institutionalizing research capacity strengthening in LMICs: A systematic review and meta-synthesis [version 3; peer review: 2 approved]. AAS Open Research, 3, 1–13.

Anne Ruhweza Katahoire, Jill Allison, Marta Vicente-Crespo, S. Fonn

ABSTRACT Transformative learning occurs when a person, group, or larger social unit encounters ideas that are at odds with their prevailing perspective. This discrepant perspective can lead to an examination of previously held beliefs, values, and assumptions. The Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA) has since…

Florah Karimi, Marta Vicente-Crespo, Mercy K. Ndwiga, Naomi Njenga, R. Karoki, S. Fonn

ABSTRACT Background: 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…

High quality research supervision is crucial for PhD training, yet it continues to pose challenges globally with important contextual factors impacting the quality of supervision. This article reports on responses to these challenges by a multi-institutional sub-Saharan Africa initiative (CARTA) at institutional, faculty and PhD fellow levels. The…

Fonn, S., Ezeh, A., Egesah, O., Cole, D. C., Izugbara, C., Bondjers, G., & Manderson, L. (2022). Enhancing Doctoral Supervision Practices in Africa: Reflection on the CARTA Approach. Journal of Higher Education in Africa, 15(2), 23–40.

High quality research supervision is crucial for PhD training, yet it continues to pose challenges globally with important contextual factors impacting the quality of supervision. This article reports on responses to these challenges by a multi-institutional sub-Saharan Africa initiative (CARTA) at institutional, faculty and PhD fellow levels. The…

F. Balogun, Y. Malele-Kolisa, S. Nieuwoudt, Hellen Jepngetich, J. Kiplagat, O. Morakinyo, Jeanette Dawa, N. Chandiwana, A. Chikandiwa, O. Akinyemi, B. Olusanya, E. Afolabi, Nkosiyazi Dube, T. Obembe, Esther Karumi, Celestin Ndikumana, J. Bukenya, M. Chikalipo, S. Ayamolowo, Emmanuel Shema, Lester Kapanda, Fred Maniragaba, Felix Khuluza, Henry Zakumumpa, K. Mbada, H. Sang, E. Kaindoa

Background The Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA) aims to transform higher education in Africa. One of its main thrusts is supporting promising university faculty (fellows) to obtain high quality doctoral training. CARTA offers fellows robust support which includes funding of their attendance at Joint Advanced…

Igumbor, J. O., Bosire, E. N., Vicente-Crespo, M., Igumbor, E. U., Olalekan, U. A., Chirwa, T. F., Kinyanjui, S. M., Kyobutungi, C., & Fonn, S. (2021). Considerations for an integrated population health databank in Africa: Lessons from global best practices. Wellcome Open Research, 6, 1–33.

J. Igumbor, Edna N. Bosire, Florah Karimi, Anne Ruhweza Katahoire, J. Allison, A. Muula, Anna Peixoto, K. Otwombe, Evelyn Gitau, G. Bondjers, S. Fonn, A. Ajuwon

ABSTRACT The quality and success of postgraduate education largely rely on effective supervision. Since its inception in 2008, the Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA) has been at the forefront of providing training to both students and supervisors in the field of public and population health.…

J. Igumbor, Edna N. Bosire, T. Basera, Dieudonne Uwizeye, O. Fayehun, Hesborn Wao, A. Ajuwon, E. Otukpa, Florah Karimi, D. Conco, Evelyn Gitau, S. Fonn

Background Since its inception in 2009, the Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA) program has focused on strengthening the capacity of nine African universities and four research centres to produce skilled researchers and scholars able to improve public and population health on the continent. This study…

O. Somefun, K. Adebayo (2020)

Uwizeye, D., Karimi, F., Otukpa, E., Ngware, M. W., Wao, H., Igumbor, J. O., Fonn, S., Uwizeye, D., Karimi, F., Otukpa, E., & Ngware, M. W. (2020). Increasing collaborative research output between early-career health researchers in Africa : lessons from the CARTA fellowship program. Global Health Action, 13(1).