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We offer a variety of reports and documents outlining and aligning the agenda for science, technology and innovation on the continent
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One of the core mandates of the African Academy of Sciences (AAS) is to recognize excellence and it does this is by electing scholars who have exce
Climate Change research plays a pivotal role in Africa’s sustainable development by providing the required scientific evidence to inform the design
Thursday 23 June 2022
This publication reports the study by Musa Kana et al in Kaduna, northwestern Nigeria, restricted to term birth infants, which found that, on avera
Since 1998, the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science program has worked to empower more women scientists to overcome barriers to progression and par
Nominations for the African Academy of Sciences Fellowship
This form must be completed and submitted by the Nominator who must be a Fellow or Associate Fellow of the AAS.
Molecular research and researchers engage in studies that seek to understand the structures, functions, and interactions of biomolecules as the bas
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Priorities for Climate Change and Development in Africa
Recommendations for Data and Biospecimen Governance in Africa
A Framework for the Implementation of Genomic Medicine for Public Health in Africa
Outcome Document for the Virtual Experts’ Consultative Roundtable Held on 23 July 2020
Outcome Document for Experts Consultative Roundtable 30th June 2020
GFGP Case Study
Co-production in African weather and climate services
Five research consortia are undertaking fundamental research to significantly improve the understanding of climate variability and change across Af
With poor access to veterinary services, farmers lose their animals and develop poor mental health in Ghana
What is the state of scientific publishing In Africa?
To achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Africa must overcome numerous developmental challenges utilizing the limited resources and tec
The African Academy of Sciences Priority Setting Exercise
Women in STEM Report
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
In July 2019, the African Academy of Sciences (AAS) in coordination with IPCC Secretariat and the United Nations Institute for Natural Resource in
Since 2017, the African Academy of Sciences (AAS) has been implementing the Africa Science Desk (ASD) as a programme to build the capacity of scien
This DELTAS Africa case study looks at bipolar disorder, which affects about 45 million people worldwide.
This Baseline provides an assessment of the media landscape in Africa with a focus on coverage and quality of science stories and public perception
Accelerating Science Technology and Innovation Impact
Gates Open Research
This paper presents a toolkit for use by government and philanthropic grantors, institutions, researchers and community organizations with the aim
To receive a copy of the ebook, Transformational Infrastructure for development of a Wellbeing Economy in Africa edited by Professors Desta Mebratu
This report from an international working group established by the Nuffield Council on Bioethics explores the complex and contested question of how
69 Maternal and Neonatal health experts close in on four grand challenges in MNH as key priority areas in addressing the SDGS by 2030.
Africa adopts co-production to improve quality of weather and climate services encouraging better decision making across various sectors.
A scientific review of poor health systems with a need to persuade African governments to prioritize them towards implementation of SDG 3 in the co
Key Findings and Good Practice Examples from the Centre for Capacity Research
DELTAS Africa in partnership with center for capacity Research introduces the Learning Research Programme to train world class researchers, foster
This DELTAS Africa case study looks at the rotavirus disease burden in Africa and explores efforts by researchers from Kenya to develop improved va
This DELTAS Africa case study looks at immune dysfunction among people living with HIV in Africa and explores efforts by researchers from Uganda to
This DELTAS Africa case study looks at drug resistance to antiretroviral treatments in Africa and explores efforts by researchers from Botswana to
This DELTAS Africa case study looks at the disease burden of dog mediated rabies in Africa and explores concerted efforts by researchers from West
This DELTAS Africa case study looks at cancer as one of the major contributors to the high NCD mortality rate in developing countries and explores
This DELTAS Africa case study looks at cognitive impairment commonly referred to as HIV Associated Neurocognitive Disorders (HAND) in Africa and ex
This DELTAS Africa case study looks at the disproportionate burden of rheumatic heart disease in Africa and explores efforts by researchers from Ug
This DELTAS Africa case study looks at the disease burden of non-communicable diseases on adolescents in Africa and explores how researchers in Sou
This DELTAS Africa case study looks at the high prevalence of malaria cases in Africa and explores efforts by researchers from Ghana to develop a n
This DELTAS Africa case study looks at the disease burden of malaria in Africa and explores efforts by researchers from Mali to develop new drugs a
Health, our global asset – partnering for progress
The report details how the UK has been instrumental in supporting efforts to build a critical mass of scientists in Africa and in funding research
March 13, 2019
Africa, with only 13% of the world’s population, carries more than half of the global maternal, neoantal and child health burden with 2.3 million d
December 9, 2018
This country profile explores AAS’ commitment in partnering with Botswana to enable its STI sector to continue its growth path and to ensure that i
December 9, 2018
The African Academy of Sciences (The AAS) Research Management Programme in
The African Academy of Sciences in partnership with African Union Developm
June 18, 2018
This country profile 2022 outlines the Kingdom of Swaziland’s primary development goals of addressing poverty and inequality.
June 18, 2018
With 78% of the 0.40% of GDP allocated to STI in Mozambique, a country that considers knowledge based economy as crucial for its development, the A
June 18, 2018
This country profile highlights the role of the AAS in advancing science and technology in South Africa, a country that has shown leadership in adv
June 18, 2018
Namibia is transforming its science, technology and innovation sector to become globally competitive. A recent survey reveals Namibia currently sp
Towards achieving The AAS mandates
The 2017 Annual Report highlights activities around transforming the AAS, the power of partnerships, the AAS impact across Africa, governance and l
October 9, 2017
This country profile explores Rwanda’s efforts in sustaining its economic growth rate by establishing robust and deliberate policies to promote eco
Shifting the Centre of Gravity for African Science to Africa
The 2016 Annual Report highlights the AAS impact particularly around the recently launched AESA platform, on empowering women scientists, investing
At the frontline of developing science in Africa
The 2015 Annual Report highlights a legacy of driving scientific development, putting science at the core of Africa’s development, developing Afric
December 9, 2014
The 2014 Annual Report activities of the AAS governing organs, establishing and strengthening partnerships, recognizing excellence, developing effe
December 9,2013
The 2013 Annual Report highlights areas on improving governance and structures, establishing and strengthening partnerships, building on AAS’ asset