Why do we exist?

Across Africa, research is changing the world and creating higher life and health standards for all. However, research ethics committees increasingly require streamlined processes, paperless environments, and efficient communication and information management. They grapple with resource limitations, long approval times, and space constraints while fearing reputational damage and ethical lapses that could harm participants. EthIXPERT offers a comprehensive solution to the challenges faced by research ethics committees in Africa.

By providing a digital platform with guidelines, offering targeted training to empower ethical decision-making, and cultivating strategic partnerships, we enable committees to streamline processes, improve communication, and uphold the highest ethical standards. The RHInnO Ethics app is an all-in-one online platform. This platform makes it easy for administrators, researchers, and reviewers to handle the entire review process, from submitting protocols to reviewing them, granting approval, and following up.

By partnering with EthIXPERT, research ethics committees consistently experience enhanced efficiency, access to valuable resources, and strengthened reputations, ultimately contributing to a shared culture of ethical excellence in research across the continent.
EthIXPERT has been and will always be a trusted guide for our partners on their research journey.

We are a dedicated team with a proven track record in fortifying research ethics capacity across Africa. Our story is one of unwavering determination, focused on empowering local institutions, researchers, and stakeholders.

Research ethics committees require streamlined processes, paperless environments, and efficient communication and information management. They grapple with resource limitations, long approval times, and space constraints while fearing reputational damage and ethical lapses that could harm participants. EthIXPERT strengthens research ethics committees, researchers, and institutions across Africa.

Specific solutions

EthIXPERT's solution includes providing a platform and guidelines for ethical research, offering training to empower researchers to make ethical decisions, and fostering strategic partnerships to collaborate and enhance ethical practices.
EthIXPERT offers a digital platform that is a comprehensive resource for African researchers and research ethics committees. This platform includes clear and accessible guidelines, protocols, and best practices for conducting ethical research. By providing these resources, EthIXPERT ensures that research teams have a reliable source for guidance, helping them navigate the complexities of ethical research and ultimately promoting the well-being of research participants and the integrity of their studies.

Empowers through training

EthIXPERT recognises that ethical decision-making is fundamental to responsible research. To empower researchers in Africa, EthIXPERT not only provides access to its digital platform but also offers tailored training programs. These training sessions equip researchers with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate ethical challenges and dilemmas that may arise during their work. By combining access to resources with practical training, EthIXPERT ensures that researchers can confidently uphold ethical standards throughout their research endeavours, contributing to advancing ethical research practices across the continent.

Cultivates strategic partnerships

EthIXPERT understands that meaningful change in research ethics requires collective efforts. To achieve this, EthIXPERT actively seeks and fosters strategic partnerships with research institutions, ethics committees, funders, and other stakeholders across Africa. Through these partnerships, EthIXPERT collaborates on initiatives, shares knowledge, and collectively addresses challenges in the research ethics landscape. By working together, EthIXPERT and its partners aim to create a supportive and collaborative ecosystem that enhances ethical research practices and ultimately benefits society as a whole in Africa.
EthIXPERT understands that meaningful change in research ethics requires collective efforts. To achieve this, EthIXPERT actively seeks and fosters strategic partnerships with research institutions, ethics committees, funders, and other stakeholders across Africa. Through these partnerships, EthIXPERT collaborates on initiatives, shares knowledge, and collectively addresses challenges in the research ethics landscape. By working together, EthIXPERT and its partners aim to create a supportive and collaborative ecosystem that enhances ethical research practices and ultimately benefits society as a whole in Africa.
Partnering with EthIXPERT is easy and involves three significant outcomes for research ethics committees:

Efficiency and Streamlined Processes:

Research ethics committees experience efficient and streamlined approval processes, reducing the time and resource burdens associated with research proposal assessments. The transition to a paperless environment further enhances efficiency by eliminating constraints related to physical document storage.

Enhanced Communication and Resources:

EthIXPERT provides access to advanced communication tools and valuable resources, empowering committee members to make informed ethical decisions. Through training and guidance, research ethics committees become better equipped to navigate ethical challenges and contribute to ethical excellence.

Strengthened Reputation and Ethical Excellence:

Collaboration with EthIXPERT helps research ethics committees strengthen their reputation within the research community and among stakeholders. By fostering a culture of ethical excellence, committees can mitigate fears of ethical lapses, ensuring the well-being and rights of research participants are consistently upheld, thus reinforcing trust and integrity in their work.

Ultimate value

EthIXPERT offers a comprehensive solution to the challenges faced by research ethics committees in Africa. By providing a digital platform with guidelines, offering targeted training to empower ethical decision-making, and cultivating strategic partnerships, we enable committees to streamline processes, improve communication, and uphold the highest ethical standards. The result is enhanced efficiency, access to valuable resources, and strengthened reputations, ultimately contributing to a culture of ethical excellence in research across the continent.

Research ethics committees: We are dedicated to equipping research committees across Africa with the knowledge and resources needed to uphold responsible and ethical research practices, fostering integrity and trust in the research process.

Funders: We engage with funders to promote the importance of ethical research and to ensure that the projects they support align with our mission, thereby strengthening the ethical foundation of research initiatives.

Researchers, research institutions and Universities: EthIXPERT extends its support to researchers and academics, nurturing a culture of ethical research conduct by providing guidance, training, and tools to enhance the quality and credibility of their work, ultimately benefiting society at large.

EthIXPERT is here to support you every step of the way. We invite you to take the first step towards streamlined processes, enhanced ethical decision-making, and improved research quality.

Contact the EthIXPERT team today and request a demo of the RHInnO Ethics platform or book training in research ethics, ethics review or responsible conduct of research now by sending an email to Info@ethixpert.org.za. Discover firsthand how we can empower your committee to make a meaningful impact in the world of ethical research.

Together, we can build a stronger foundation for responsible research in Africa.