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About African Technology Policy Studies Network (ATPS)

The African Technology Policy Studies Network (ATPS) is a multi-disciplinary network of researchers, private sector actors and policy makers promoting innovative science and technology policy making through research, dialogue and advocacy in 23 African countries.

The network provides modest grants to individuals and institutions to carry out research on issues of science and technology policy in sub-Saharan Africa.

The research results are disseminated to policy makers and other end-users through manuscript reports, published books, journal articles, workshops, conferences, policy dialogue and the Internet.

It organizes and implements training activities targeted at policy makers, legislators, mid-level technocrats, researchers, and leaders in the private sector.

ATPS 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.

ATPS 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 Objective:

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

ATPS Motto:

Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Research Today for Sustainable Development Tomorrow.