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AfriBCD Resources

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How to Join the AfriBCD CoP

To join the CoP, fill out our survey.

You will receive a link to join the AfriBCD Teams. To help you get situated, we encourage all new members to read over this short infographic and follow the appropriate links for more information.

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AfriBCD 2023 Snapshot Summary

This snapshot summary highlights key AfriBCD moments and accomplishments in 2023.

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Community of Practice Summary Report - June 2023

Taeko Bourque, Anna Blumenthal, Caylee Cook, Bosiljka Milosavljevic

This report details the goals, scope, impact, and implementation phases of the AfriBCD Community of Practice. During Phase I, we asked members of the AfriBCD network to complete a survey to create a preliminary ‘wish list’ of cognitive measures that may need more adaptation or data collection. This report also includes the survey results from 42 members and a brief summary of Phase II of the Data Collection Protocol.

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AfriBCD Knowledge Exchange Meeting 2023 Summary Report

Taeko Bourque, Bosiljka Milosavljevic, Caylee Cook, Anna Blumenthal, Catherine Draper, Isabelle Blanchette, Sarah Lloyd-Fox

The first African Brain and Cognitive Development network (AfriBCD) knowledge exchange meeting brought together researchers and partners from around the world who are interested in conducting and supporting cognition research in Africa.

This report details some of the challenges and potential solutions for research in Africa, as discussed by members of our Community of Practice.

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How to Navigate the CoP on Teams

Based on results of the initial member survey, Teams was chosen as the best platform to grow this CoP.

Teams is further divided into Channels that are dedicated to different topics (e.g., Funding Resources, Open Science and Data Sharing, Opportunities Hub, Research Help Desk)

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AfriBCD CoP Reading Group

All members of the CoP are welcome to participate (on AfriBCD Teams).

As our members span the globe, our reading group operates asynchronously. Each week, we will select a paper and a new discussion thread will be created in the General Teams channel to remind everyone of the selected paper. Members may read the selected paper and respond at any time throughout the week with any comments or questions.

*Currently, the selected papers are in English.

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AfriBCD Code of Conduct

In order to create a supportive and inclusive environment, all members are expected to adhere to this Code of Conduct.

By participating in the CoP, you agree to abide by the following principles: