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Sep, 16
NASAC-TWOWS Women for Science Workshop
The Network of African Science Academies (NASAC) and the Third World Organization for Women in Science (TWOWS) hosted a two-day workshop for Women for Science in Nairobi, Kenya, on 30 November to 1 December 2009. The workshop brought together women scientists and members of various academies drawn from over 10 African countries. Read More…
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Sep, 16
Joint Statement by NASAC to G8 on Sustainability, Energy efficiency and Climate Change.
We, the members of the Network of African Science Academies (NASAC), submit the following statement on sustainability, energy efficiency and climate change to the leaders fo the G8 countries. The goal of this statement is to convey information and spur action on the occassion of the G8 Summit in Heiligendamm, Germany, in June 2007. Read […]
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Sep, 16
Joint Statement by NASAC to G8 on the Role of Science, Technology and Innovation in promoting Global Development.
Joint statement by the Network of African Science Academies (NASAC), the Inter-American Network of Academies of Sciences (IANAS) and the Science Council of Asia (SCA) to the G8 on the role of science, technology and innovation in promoting global development. Read More…
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Sep, 16
Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience in Africa – Recommendations to Policymakers
Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience in Africa – Recommendations to Policymakers is a science-policy document that has been developed by NASAC with the endorsement of its members. This policymakers’ booklet focuses on why climate change adaptation and resilience is crucial for Africa. Click here to access the booklet.
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May, 16
The Grand Challenge of Water Security in Africa-Recommendations to Policymakers
NASAC, with the endorsement of its members, has developed a science-policy document entitled: The Grand Challenge of Water in Africa – Recommendations to Policymakers. The document addresses, in a merit-based manner, the policy issues that need to be addressed by African policymakers in order to achieve the Africa Water Vision 2025. The Grand Challenge of […]
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May, 16
Report of the Consultative Forum in Open Access
NASAC in collaboration with and support from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW) jointly held a Consultative Forum on Open Access (OA): Towards high level interventions for research and development in Africa. Kindly click on the attachment below to access the report. Report […]
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May, 16
Mainstreaming Gender in Science Education Workshop report
NASAC with funding from the Inter-Academy Partnership (IAP) and the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) through its GenderInSITE project held a workshop that brought together the NASAC Science Education Programme Focal Points, Women for Science Working Group, Organisation for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD), and members of the various science […]