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African scientists are less isolated from each other now thanks to regional networks, but they need broader scope, says Linda Nordling.
It is often said that African research suffers because scientists are isolated from their colleagues elsewhere on the continent. For decades, scientists in Abuja or Nairobi have been more likely to collaborate with researchers [...]
ESA’s TIGER II initiative has selected 20 project proposals across Africa to receive support from Earth-observation technology to learn more about the water cycle and to improve water-monitoring resources.
TIGER II is based on the results and achievements of its precursor TIGER I, which sought to help African countries overcome water problems and to bridge [...]
Microsoft Research, TWAS and AAS reward computer scientists showing potential to accelerate economic development in Africa
Nairobi, Kenya. Three African scientists have been awarded the inaugural TWAS-AAS-Microsoft Award for Young Scientists, by TWAS, the academy of sciences for the developing world and the African Academy of Sciences (AAS). [...]
A group of scientific academies in Africa encourages the G8+5 countries to help Africa stem the scientific brain drain.
“One-third of all African scientists live and work in developed countries. This outflow represents a significant loss of economic potential for the continent, especially in today’s global society where scientific and technological knowledge drive development.”
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