Science, Technology and Innovation: Education and Manpower Development in Africa – AMASA-13 Report

Summary

The 13th Annual Meeting of African Science Academies (AMASA-13) was a two-day meeting held on the 15th and 16th of November, 2017 at the Reiz Continental Hotel, Abuja-Nigeria. It was attended by 120 participants, including representatives of African science academies, African scientists, policymakers, as well as the media. 2. To discuss how science education and manpower development can accelerate Africa’s growth to meet globally acceptable standards. The theme of the meeting was Science, Technology, and Innovation: Education and Manpower Development in Africa, and the objectives of the conference were: 1. To convene a regional meeting of African science academies and key stakeholders to discuss solutions to Science Technology and Innovation (STI) education and manpower development issues in Africa. 3. To initiate a long-term engagement plan for African science academies and their respective governments/policymakers to work together towards a new era of STI development for a more sustainable and self-reliant Africa.