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International Journal of Research, Innovation and Commercialisation

International Journal of Research, Innovation and Commercialisation (IJRIC)

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  • Factors Enhancing and Impeding Research Administration Performance Improvement Initiatives in Selected African Universities   Order a copy of this article
    by Oyebisi Oyewole, Titilayo Olubunmi Olaposi 
    Abstract: This study examines factors influencing the implementation of research administration performance improvement initiatives in African universities. Using a qualitative approach, eight participants were selected from eight African Research Universities Alliance universities across six countries: Nigeria, Ghana, Uganda, Kenya, South Africa, and Ethiopia. Data were collected through six virtual interviews, two in-person interviews (a 3:1 ratio), and focus group discussions for triangulation. The study is novel because it focuses on the implementation phase of research administration initiatives across multiple African countries rather than grant acquisition alone. Findings reveal ten major enhancing factors, including institutional support, grant awardees determination to create impact, and supplementary grants. Seven impeding factors were also identified, notably staff shortages, unfavourable institutional policies, and foreign exchange challenges. The study concludes that sustainable research administration improvement requires stronger institutional commitment and reduced bureaucratic barriers.
    Keywords: Research administration; Performance; University; Initiatives; Improvement; Implementation; administration related; Qualitative.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJRIC.2026.10078463
     

 

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