Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA)
Conseil pour le développement de la recherche en sciences sociales en Afrique
Conselho para o Desenvolvimento da Pequina em Ciências Sociais na Africa
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Founded
1973-02-01 Dakar Senegal
History
1 Feb 1973, Dakar (Senegal), at a meeting of representatives of African universities and research institutes, when charter and work programme were approved and Executive Committee elected. Charter revised 1982. Registered in accordance with the law of Senegal. Previously also referred to as Council for the Development of Economic and Social Research in Africa -- Conseil pour le développement de la recherche économique et sociale en Afrique -- Consejo para el Desarrollo de la Investigación Económica y Social de Africa.
Aims
Facilitate research, promote research-based publishing and create multiple fora for exchange of views and information among African researchers; challenge existing orthodox development theories by activating concerned African social scientists and research institutes to undertake fundamental and problem-oriented research in the field of development from a perspective relevant to the needs of the African people, thus counteracting stagnation and underdevelopment; break down linguistic and geographical barriers between African social scientists, define priorities and organize collaborative research teams.
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General Assembly (every 3 years), comprising representatives of full member African social science research institutions. Executive Committee of 10 social scientists (meets twice a year). Scientific Committee.
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XD0006
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