Laying the Groundwork for Research and Innovation

May 5, 2017
10:30–11:30 (Africa/Johannesburg time zone)

About this session

Africa's investment in R&D stands at less than 1% of GDP. How can government and business leaders foster viable pan-African research and innovation ecosystems? Dimensions to be addressed: - Expanding funding mechanisms - Building local capacity for R&D - Prioritizing intra-African science partnerships Simultaneous interpretation in French and English This session will be livestreamed...
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