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| Title | Building Capacity in Science, Technology, and Innovation for Africa’s Transformation: The Role of Governments | Author | ACBF | Subject | Capacity Development, Science, Technology and Innovation | Date of Publication | 201706 | Publisher | ACBF | Number of Pages | 2 | Language | English | Geographical Coverage | Africa | Keywords | Governments, Africa's Industrialization, STI capacity gaps in Africa, Agenda 2030, Agenda 2063, STI, State of STI in Africa | Abstract | The call to industrialize and modernize Africa has become more pressing in recent years especially given the high rates of youth unemployment. The African Union’s Agenda 2063 and the Common African Position on Agenda 2030 identify science, technology, and innovation (STI) as key enablers to achieving this. In response, Africa adopted a 10-year Science, Technology, and Innovation Strategy (STISA–2024). The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) STI Survey (2016) confirms the importance of STI strategies and capacity development in African countries. This policy brief highlights the role of African governments in building STI capacity and the key capacity imperatives pertinent to STI. African governments are responsible for building STI capacity through the policies and processes that guide investment decisions in STI products and services. | Copyright Holder | ACBF | Copyright URL | http://www.acbf-pact.org | Filesize | 200689 MB | File Format | PDF | [ View / download original document ] |
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