Building up and strengthening research capacity in Southern countries RAWOO Publication No. 9, August 1995

This study is an analytical report that consolidates the main literature on the topic of strengthening research capacity in the South. The problems and needs of Southern countries striving to build up and strengthen their own research capacity are set against the response from multi- and bilateral donor organisations. The Dutch response is analysed in detail. On the basis of this examination, the report concludes by putting forward a number of implications for policy.