The ATPS is a trans-disciplinary network of researchers, policymakers, private sector actors and the civil society that promote the generation, dissemination, use and mastery of STI for African development, environmental sustainability and global inclusion.
The ATPS Phase VIII Strategic Plan for 2017-2022 has identified four strategic priority areas of focus during the period. These are: agriculture, food and nutrition; energy; climate change and environment; and health.
The ATPS network functions through National Chapters in 30 countries (27 African and 3 Diaspora chapters). The National Chapters operate under National Coordinators who provide intellectual and administrative leadership at country level.
AWFST Programs
WE CAN is an Innovation Network for Transformational Change for women in STI. It is centered on an innovative Mentoring Program, which joins Strategic Women Leaders to at least 5 women each year, working on individual BreakThrough Innovations (BTIs) across Africa. The BTIs which are generated out of the program are carefully designed to solve an important development problem using innovations in science and technology. The WE CAN Program will therefore establish networks which enhance inter-regional collaboration between women and girls across Africa and foster new Asia-Africa Partnerships to act as good practice. WE CAN is being implemented in four modules read more
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