AAS, INDEPTH discuss possibilities for collaboration

The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) and the INDEPTH Network are exploring possibilities for future collaboration.  The AAS which enjoys the support and recognition of the African Union as well as several governments and major international partners, was established to help build capacity in science that is relevant to the needs of Africa.

INDEPTH Policy Engagement and Communications Manager, David Mbulumi, visited AAS headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, during the period under review and met the Executive Director Prof. Berhanu Abegaz and their Senior Advisor Prof. Kevin Marsh.

Mr. Mbulumi gave a short description of the work of INDEPTH and new opportunities for research as the Network develops its new strategic plan 2017-21.

Prof. Abegaz and Prof. Marsh gave a briefing on what AAS does which include Funding research, Giving prizes for excellence in science and their Think tank function in policy and science strategies. This was followed by a discussion on possible areas of collaboration in research, capacity building and funding opportunities.

AAS broad areas of focus in Science Technology and Innovation are Climate Change; Health and Wellbeing; STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics); Water and Sanitation; Food Security and Nutritional Wellbeing and Sustainable Energy.