Africa’s future depends on government-funded R&D nature.com/articles/d4414…

Currently happening: Today I delivered the opening remarks to the 1st technical consultation on mobilization of domestic investments for Research and Development in the African context. This is a crucial topic that will help to shape how domestic investments can contribute to R&D

We have an exciting opportunity targeted at African social scientists! The POSSIBLE-Africa Fellowship prog is a 24-month postdoctoral fellowship for outstanding African scholars in #SocialSciences & Humanities #PossibleAfrica #SupportingAfricanScience buff.ly/3Te8T82

Currently happening: 1/2: At the Grand Challenges Annual Meeting 2022, I had the privilege of joining a panel, jointly hosted by AUDA-NEPAD & Science for Africa Foundation. The panel was on African Scientific Prioritization, Pandemic Preparedness & Global Health Security. #GrandChallenges22

I urge all Kenyans of goodwill to support this noble and humble appeal as we join sacrificially to the extent of our abilities.

As we draw nearer to year end, we need to start looking into 2023 and the core activities that we will be focusing on. Today, the AUDA-NEPAD Development Fund #AUDF commenced its internal planning meeting to plan for 2023.

We have received a $300K grant from the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation | @PJMFnd to map the policy gaps in #ArtificialIntelligence and #DataScience & identify the research and development goals of #AI for global health from an African perspective 🔗 buff.ly/3HZDunb

Science for Africa Foundation = Impactful Science for Africa's development

We are partnering with National Research Foundation of South Africa ,CochraneSouthAfrica & SAMRC to address #AI and #DataScience policy gaps in global health from an African perspective, in our first regional convening . Join in👉rb.gy/dvov1 · #SADCData #Policy #OpenScience Lillian Mutengu Alphonse Neba, PhD

We continue to work with our funding partners and grantees to build a critical mass of globally competitive researcher leaders in health on the continent.

"Placing women in AI policymaking positions does not lead to transformation. More is needed" Dr Palesa Sekhejani .Science for Africa Foundation ; HSRC.ac.za; National Research Foundation of South Africa CochraneSouthAfrica

Save the Date!! Join our webinar on July 19 at 11 am, EAT as we launch the #DELTASAfricaII grant supporting the #CARTA2025 strategic phase and award preparatory grants for extended concepts of CARTA Research Hubs to 5 successful applicants. Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

"In Africa, we have a highly rudimentary education system while in #WestAfrica very few institutions teach #AI as a course creating a knowledge deficiency in modern technology," says Michael Leventhal of RobotsMali #DataScience #PolicyGaps MRTC-entomo (Malaria Research and Training Center) USTTB

Join us for this dynamic discussion on Sept 15! Our expert panel with representatives from Sida & Science for Africa Foundation will delve into the funding landscape of, and strategies & visions for empowering African research and related capacity strengthening. RSVP: wits-za.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Malian gouvernement is delighted to be leading this ambitious program through one of our USTTB Research Professors, Pr.Abdoulaye DJIMDE.We extend a warm welcome to the other African members of the Consortium from Gambia,Gabon, Ghana,Kenya &South Africa.We thank Science for Africa Foundation for support

Congratulations Prof Prof. Thumbi Ndung'u

[2/3] The workshop is part of an 11-month initiative funded through #DELTASAfricaII to strengthen the capacity of University of Ibadan doctoral supervisors & students using CARTA’s interventions –the supervisors’ workshop & the Joint Advanced Seminars - PhD training modules, respectively.

"We are looking at post COVID 19, developing homegrown capabilities & investments to address our challenges. When I saw the announcement I thought it's amazing! The Foundations' partnership will result in much more than what each could do on its own... #GlobalScienceSummit

Happening now! #IamAPHRC staff town hall. The town hall is a dedicated space where every team member's voice is heard and valued. At APHRC we are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive workspace. #WeAreAfrica #APHRCTownhall