PAN-RIMA
The Pan-African Network of Research and Innovation Management Associations
Collaboration For Advancement
The Pan-African Network of Research and Innovation Management Associations (PAN-RIMA) is a continental alliance formed by Africa’s five regional RIMAs: CARIMA (Central Africa), EARIMA (Eastern Africa), NARIMA (Northern Africa), SARIMA (Southern Africa), and WARIMA (Western Africa). PAN-RIMA was established to strengthen collaboration, professionalisation, and impact of research and innovation management across Africa.
Why PAN-RIMA
Strong Research & Innovation management systems are essential for delivering impactful research, strengthening innovation systems, and accelerating Africa’s socioeconomic development. PAN-RIMA supports institutions and partners to achieve these outcomes through coordinated continental action.
Eastern African Research and Innovation Management Association
Southern African Research and Innovation Management Association
Northern African Research and Innovation Management Association
Central African Research and Innovation Management Association
West African Research and Innovation Management Association
What We DO
Capacity Building & Professional Development
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Joint training programs, masterclasses, and certification support
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Mentorship and exchange programs across regions
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Promotion of international professional recognition (IPRC, ATTP)
Knowledge Sharing
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Shared continental resource repositories
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Joint policy briefs, position papers, and good practice quides
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Cross-regional conference collaboration
Policy Advocacy
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Unified African voice on REI policy priorities
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Engagement with governments, RECs, and global stakeholders
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Strengthening recognition of R&I management as a profession
Working Group Members
Steering Collaboration and Research Advancement across Africa
Elizabeth Batchilly
WARIMA
Tayebwa Mordecai
EARIMA
Nelisha Naidoo,
SARIMA
Nabil Ksibi
NARIMA
Palmer Masumbe
CARIMA
Karin Dyason
IPRC
Secretariat
SARIMA
Chair: Ms Nelisha Naidoo
Deputy Chair: Dr Karin Dyason
Contact Info
secretariat@pan-rima.org