The meeting theme “Resources, Science and Technology for Development in Africa” addressed three sub-themes, i.e.:

1. Ensuring One Health in Africa: mathematical, numerical, and biotechnological approaches. This sub-theme involved integrating the latest developments in mathematical and numerical sciences such as mathematical modelling and Artificial Intelligence (AI) into various medical and hospital fields in Africa. Strengthening the use of modern and quality technological tools in research in biotechnology and nanotechnology to facilitate the harmonious evolution of society was also discussed.
2. Natural hazards and their impact on the environment and health in Africa. This sub-theme explored the scientific fields that required scientific input in the development of necessary preventive strategies for the continent to mitigate the various natural disasters and risks that plague the continent. Special attention was also given to the most modern urban technologies for the improvement of disaster risk management.
3. Mobilization of skills and pooling of scientific and technological resources in Africa. This sub-theme focused on the education and scientific development of Africa through research conducted annually by universities and scientific centres in Africa, with the participation of doctoral students, junior and senior researchers. Discussions were centred around the valorisation and mobilization of these high-quality scientific and technological skills in Africa as a long-term investment for our countries. Pooling of research resources, especially large-scale research resources across the African continent, was emphasized as one of the keys to rapid development.