Arizona State University (ASU) and Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) are building the Center for Applied Research and Innovation in Supply Chain–Africa (CARISCA). This five-year, $15M project is supported through the United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Bureau for Development, Democracy, Innovation/Innovation, Technology Research Hub as part of the Building Research and Innovation for Development: Generating Evidence and Training program (BRIDGE-Train).
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Our approach addresses barriers to development caused by inefficient and ineffective supply networks and increases Ghanaian and pan-African expertise and capacity while also increasing the impact of USAID investments. ASU and KNUST are establishing CARISCA as a global center that will impact supply chains throughout Africa.
CARISCA’s vision is to transform supply networks in Ghana in ways that improve the quality of life for the people of Ghana. Our mission is to support higher education institutions to explore and identify solutions to complex development problems through education and training, bolster the talent pipeline, and engage private sector partners and policymakers in applying research findings and best practices.
CARISCA works in four focus areas: research, stakeholder engagement, curriculum, and access and inclusion.
Together, these activities enable KNUST to increase research capacity, strengthen and update supply chain curricula, provide supply chain management expertise to Ghana and Africa.
These activities also focus on developing partnerships and revenue-generating activities to sustain ongoing growth and influence and encourage and promote the inclusion of women in supply chain education, research and practice.
Strengthen African higher education institution capacity for and adoption of innovative, locally relevant research.
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Create a strong network by engaging policymakers, the private sector, and civil society organizations in supply chain research, education, and knowledge transfer.
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Strengthen African higher Develop relevant evidence-based training opportunities to benefit students and supply chain management practitioners in Ghana and beyond.
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Ensure access to supply chain research, education and training for women.
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