3 strategies for Africa to thrive in this new era of globalization
Africa's contribution to global scientific knowledge stands at 1.1%. Currently, the ratio between scientist and inhabitants stands at 79 scientists per million inhabitants, the lowest in the world. At the same time, scientists trained in Africa often end up working elsewhere due to the lack of infrastructure and availability of resources.
Science-driven development will help Africa tackle grand challenges, such as climate change, poverty, and health. Image: REUTERS/Luc Gnago
Accordig to the external page World Economic Forum Africa should adopt these three key strategies to succeed in this new era of globalization:
1. Regional synthesis centres as a critical research infrastructure
2. Addressing Africa’s grand challenges through knowledge brokering
3. Promoting public understanding in science through science communication
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