Unlocking Research Opportunities in Land Use, Land Use Change, and Forestry (LULUCF) in Sub-Saharan Africa
Unlocking Research Opportunities in Land Use, Land Use Change, and Forestry (LULUCF) in Sub-Saharan Africa In a bid to catalyze impactful research and sustainable land management strategies, a two-day workshop titled “Understanding the Factors Driving Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry (LULUCF) Impacts in Sub-Saharan Africa” took place from September 25 to 26, 2023, […]
SGCI Annual Forum and GRC Meeting Advance STI Collaboration
SGCI Annual Forum and GRC Meeting Advance STI Collaboration Figure 1: The Heads of Research Councils and Coordinators from Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire, Senegal, Ghana, and Sierra Leone plus the ATPS and AUST Partners in the SRIFA Project. In a remarkable convergence of international and local partners, the ‘Science Granting Councils Initiative’ (SGCI) Annual Forum […]
Empowering Women in Agriculture: ATPS Launches Gender Innovation Challenge
Empowering Women in Agriculture: ATPS Launches Gender Innovation Challenge The Gender Innovation Challenge Project, a pivotal component of the broader Artificial Intelligence for Agriculture and Food Systems (AI4AFS) innovation research network, has officially kicked off with a resounding success. Led by the African Technology Policy Studies Network (ATPS) in collaboration with partners Kumasi Hive and […]
ATPS Executive Director Contributes to AESU Program’s Entrepreneurship Initiative at Riara University
In a pioneering venture to cultivate entrepreneurship within the Kenyan academic sphere, Riara University recently hosted the Dissemination Conference of the Accelerating Entrepreneurship Support in Universities (AESU) program. Supported by The Open University (UK), Riara University, African Technology Policy Studies Network, and Ashoka East Africa, this collaborative initiative comes to life through funding from the […]
How AI Can Be Used to Develop Drought-Resistant Crops and Improve Irrigation Systems
How AI Can Be Used to Develop Drought-Resistant Crops and Improve Irrigation Systems As we confront the pressing challenges of a changing climate, agriculture remains one of the most vulnerable sectors. With increasingly unpredictable weather patterns, prolonged droughts, erratic rainfall, and growing water scarcity, farmers worldwide are grappling with the daunting task of securing food […]
DATA PRIVACY IN THE DIGITAL AGE: NAVIGATING CHALLENGES IN AFRICA
DATA PRIVACY IN THE DIGITAL AGE: NAVIGATING CHALLENGES IN AFRICA In an increasingly interconnected world, data has become the lifeblood of the digital age. From personal information to sensitive business records, data is generated, shared, and stored at an unprecedented rate. This digital transformation brings with it enormous benefits, but it also raises critical concerns […]
ATPS Executive Director Represents the Organization at the African Union Consultative Meeting on Science Technology & Innovation Strategy for Africa (STISA) 2034
Professor Nicholas Ozor, the Executive Director of the African Technology Policy Studies Network (ATPS), is currently representing the organization at the African Union Consultative Meeting on Science, Technology, and Innovation Strategy for Africa (STISA) 2034.
Artificial Intelligence for Agriculture and Food Systems (AI4AFS) Innovation Research Network Project Implementation Brief
Artificial Intelligence for Agriculture and Food Systems (AI4AFS) Innovation Research Network Project Implementation Brief
Technical Assistance for Intra-ACP Climate Services and Related Applications (ClimSA) Programme AUC/DARBE/C/037
Technical Assistance for Intra-ACP Climate Services and Related Applications (ClimSA) Programme AUC/DARBE/C/037 Project Duration: Aug 2023- Jan 2027 Grantor: African Union Commission (AUC) Project Director: Dr. Ottavio Novelli, Head of Climate Change, Renewable Energy and Environment Department, Agriconsulting Europe S.A. (AESA);Email: o.novelli@aesagroup.eu Project Deputy Director: Dr. Nicholas Ozor, Executive Director, African Technology Policy Studies Network […]
Strengthening the capacity of the extension system to use proven knowledge and technologies to sustain equitable locally led adaptation among smallholder farmers (SCALE)
Strengthening the Capacity of the Extension System to use Proven Knowledge and Technologies to Sustain Equitable Locally Led Adaptation Among Smallholder Farmers (SCALE) Project Duration: 2023-2027 Grantor: International Development Research Center (IDRC) Principal Investigator: Dr. Nicholas Ozor; Executive Director, African Technology Policy Studies Network (ATPS); Emails: nozor@atpsnet.org; executivedirector@atpsnet.org Co-PIs: 1. Dr. Laure Tall; Initiative Prospective […]