"Science capacity 'imperative' for Africa's development"

SciDev.Net article

"The report — published in London this morning (11 March) — also says that "critically, [scientific skills] unlock the potential of innovation and technology to accelerate economic growth and enter the global economy".

"As a result, says the commission, specific action for strengthening science, engineering and technology capacity "is an imperative for Africa".

"Strengthening universities across the continent will be important in meeting this need, says the commission. In particular, it proposes that rich countries commit themselves to providing a combined sum of US$500 million a year over a ten-year period to this end (see Commission to seek US$5 billion for African universities)."