ASSAf engages SADC science and technology policy makers

Mutheu — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:47:43 +0000

ASSAf, through its Executive Officer, Professor Roseanne Diab, will present the outcomes of the South African Development Community’s (SADC) Regional Workshop for Academies and Universities held in May 2009 in Pretoria, South Africa to SADC science and technology policymakers on 14 August 2009.The May workshop explored ways of linking academies with policymakers in national and regional science and technology organizations such as the DST, SADC, New Partnership of Africa’s Development (NEPAD) and the African Union (AU). There was consensus that increased engagement with policymakers was key if academies were to continue with their mandate of providing evidence-based policy advice to government. In her presentation, Prof. Diab will also discuss the academy’s vision with regard to development of science academies in the SADC region and the modalities. Policy makers will be engaged with regard to ways in which they could assist in creating awareness and sourcing funding for this initiative.

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ASSAf engages SADC science and technology policy makers