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23-25 June 2010, United Nations Conference Center,
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Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya advised on reaching MDG goals

By Eabw Reporter, East African Business Week, Uganda
July 5 - 11, 2010

Science can propel Africa- Ethiopia

By Eabw Reporter, East African Business Week, Uganda
July 5 - 11, 2010

Fund aims to turn African science ideas into business

Ochieng' Ogodo and Brenda Zulu
28 June 2010 | EN

[ADDIS ABABA] The UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) has launched a fund that it hopes will help turn scientific ideas into successful enterprises.

The African Science, Technology and Innovation Endowment Fund (ASTIEF), along with the African Science to Business Challenge (ABSC) were launched at the second Science with Africa Conference last week (23–25 June) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Kenya to host Pan African University’s Science and Technology Theme

By Michael Ouma
June 24, 2010

Kenya has been selected to be East African host of the Pan African University’s basic sciences, technology and innovation theme by the Africa Union Commission (AUC). The Pan African University, part of the AUC’s Plan of Action, … Continue reading

Adoption of science, technology and innovation is key to Africa’s development

By David Muwanga
June 24, 2010

African countries should adopt and implement science technology and innovation policies if they are to realize potential economic growth. Continue reading →

Science, technology and Innovation policy to contribute to Ethiopia’s economic growth

By David Muwanga
June 24, 2010

Ethiopian Minister of Science and Technology Juneydi Saddo has revealed that the government finalizing the country’s science technology and innovation (STI) policy that will provide a solid ground for the country’s economic growth that is projected to … Continue reading →

 
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"The important role of science, technology and innovation
in enhancing economic well-being is widely recognized."

UN General Assembly
Resolution A/RES/60/204

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