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Participatory research in place of a western agenda

Switzerland has supported successful and egalitarian North-South research cooperation for over 25 years. A project in Cameroon illustrates how mutual trust and long-term collaboration are at the heart of this approach.

Switzerland has supported successful and egalitarian North-South research cooperation for over 25 years. A project in Cameroon illustrates how mutual trust and long-term collaboration are at the heart of this approach. Fredy Nandjou and Sophia Haussener of the ETH Lausanne presenting their innovation: a solar-operated electrolysis reactor that produces hydrogen for cooking.  © EPFLFredy Nandjou and Sophia Haussener of the ETH Lausanne presenting their innovation: a solar-operated electrolysis reactor that produces hydrogen for cooking.
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