Dr Evelyn Gitau, Chief Scientific Officer of the Science for Africa Foundation, sets the tone for the day with a powerful reminder of why strong research governance matters. In her opening remarks at the GRMP Standard launch event, she emphasises that credible science does not happen by chance, it is built on systems that value ethics, accountability, and transparency.

The Good Research Management Practice Standard (GRMP) ARS 1024:2025 has been developed in partnership with African Organisation for Standardisation – ARSO, and provides a comprehensive framework for strengthening governance, ethics, infrastructure, and compliance across the research lifecycle.

Today, as we celebrate the launch, we also celebrate Africa’s voice, defining our own future through the power of evidence to shape our shared destiny.

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