Despite women being over fifty percent of the total global population, they remain grossly underrepresented in science education and subsequently in science careers. In Africa particularly, the situation is quite dire, as women in some countries represent less than fifteen percent (UNESCO, 2017).

This engagement was aimed at reviewing scientific priorities set by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Agenda 2063, Science Technology and Innovation Strategy for Africa (STISA) 2024, and various other regional and international instruments relevant to this scientific priority area.

The Central Research Lab at the Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences (CRL KIMS) in Bangalore, India, is the first organisation to be certified under the Good Financial Grant Practice (GFGP) standard of the Global Grant Community implemented by the Alliance for Accelerating Excellence in Africa (AESA).

Five research consortia are undertaking fundamental research to significantly improve the understanding of climate variability and change across Af

Due to disease epidemics and this veterinary services supply shortfall, farmers are self-treating animal diseases with drugs without veterinary advice and are increasingly reporting mortality and losses of their livestock.

It is critical that Africa cultivates and nourishes the potential of its intelligentsia in Africa. The post-Colonial reality of the 54 countries of Africa, like developing countries worldwide, has been that the most qualified students and Early Career Researchers seek advanced training in the Global North, in many cases immigrating there.

To achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Africa must overcome numerous developmental challenges utilizing the limited resources and tec

Experts identified critical knowledge gaps and research priorities. They shared scientific data on ongoing research, thereby accelerating the generation of critical scientific information to contribute to the control of the COVID-19 emergency. 

There is need for a multipronged approach that addresses challenges that women face in their quest to pursue STEM courses and succeed while in prac