About ATPS:

The ATPS is a multi-disciplinary network of researchers, practitioners and policy makers that promotes science, technology and innovation (STI) policy research, dialogue and practice, for African Development. With a regional secretariat in Nairobi, it operates through national chapters in 23 countries with an expansion plan in place to cover the entire sub-Saharan Africa. Learn more.

Featured News:

Spotlight on The Nairobi Framework at CoP15: ATPS Climate Sense programme improving African participation in the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM).

Intellectual Property Rights for Africa?  Sharp Negotiations leave Africa vulnerable at CoP15 Climate Talks

ADAPT OR DIE Experts Advice from Copenhagen Climate Change Talks

Recent Events:ATPS Annual Conference 2009.

"Africa’s Response to Global Challenges through Science, Technology and Innovation" This was the theme for the just concluded ATPS Annual conference 2009. The conference was held in Abuja Nigeria from 24th to 28th November 2009. More to follow

Recent Publications:

• ATPS Newsletter 2009: ATPS Hosts Socialization of Science Technology and Innovation Workshop

• Shaping the Future for Women in Science, Technology and Innovation in Africa: A report on the first African Women's Forum on Science and Technology (AWFST) Interim Steering Committee Meeting and Launch of the Women Innovation Challange Program (WE CAN).

• Shaping the Future of Science, Technology and Innovation in Africa: A report of the 2009 fourth African Youth Forum on Science and Technology (AYFST) steering committee meeting and launch of the Youth Innovation Challenge Programme (Y I CAN) held in Mombasa, Kenya from July 13 - 16, 2009.

• Agricultural Innovations for Sustainable Development:Contributions from the Finalists of the Women in Science Competition

• Agricultural Innovations for Sustainable Development:Contributions from the Finalists of the African Youth in Science Competition

Highlights

Key Message

Our Vision: To become the leading international centre of excellence and reference in science, technology and innovation systems research, training and capacity building, communication and sensitization, knowledge brokerage, policy advocacy and outreach in Africa.

Our Mission: To improve the quality of science, technology and innovation systems research and policy making in Africa by strengthening capacity for science and technology knowledge generation, communication and dissemination, use and mastery for sustainable development in Africa.

Overall Objectives: To develop Africa’s STI capacity (knowledge basis & infrastructure, knowledge circulation & networks, knowledge conditions & policies) today for sustainable African development tomorrow.

Our Motto:: Building Africa’s Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Capacity Today for Sustainable African Development Tomorrow.

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