STATE OF STI IN AFRICA
Project Detail
The project aims to be a means to convene key actors and shift the conversation on STI in Africa, with national governments and SGCs at the heart of the narrative.
- Collaborating institutions/partnership: Centre for Research on Evaluation, Science and Technology (CREST) and DSI-NRF Centre of Excellence in Scientometrics and STI Policy (SciSTIP), Stellenbosch University, Future Africa, University of Pretoria, Centre for Science and Technology Studies (CWTS), Leiden University, the Netherlands
- Duration:September 2023 – December 2024
- Funding source (donor):IDRC
Participating scientists (with PI)
Deputy Director, Principal Research Scientist
Chief Research Scientist
Research Scientist
Senior Research Scientist
Research Scientist
Specific Objective
The project aims to be a means to convene key actors and shift the conversation on STI in Africa, with national governments and SGCs at the heart of the narrative. There is an opportunity to address pressing concerns around STI funding and research collaboration, and to make better linkages with inclusivity and development outcomes, including but not limited to consideration of targets and objectives under SDG 9 and STISA-2024.
Expected Outcome
The expected outcomes include:
- A Masterclass working paper developed and presented at an international platform.
- Finalization of a scholarly publication and a policy brief
- (Series of conversations and structured policy dialogues organized in West Africa, East Africa and Southern Africa.
Major Outcomes
Status of Science, Technology and Innovation Report to guide decisions on the Sustainable Development Goals, Agenda 2063 and Science Policy on the African Continent.
Impact on the Economy
Policy Influence on the global, regional and national Science and Investment Flows
