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African Think-Tanks in a Post COVID-19 Dispensation

Can you ‘Plug & Play’ entrepreneurial thinking into any situation? I have been asking myself this question recently because I keep being presented with opportunities to design and deliver programmes in a wide range of settings with the common theme of stimulating an entrepreneurial mindset. That’s partly because I am part of the GCRF-funded RECIRCULATE project. You might …

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Encouraging Researchers to Think Outside the Box

Can you ‘Plug & Play’ entrepreneurial thinking into any situation? I have been asking myself this question recently because I keep being presented with opportunities to design and deliver programmes in a wide range of settings with the common theme of stimulating an entrepreneurial mindset. That’s partly because I am part of the GCRF-funded RECIRCULATE project. You might …

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Hinging the vibrancy of ATPS Chapter on linkages and groomed youth. Lesson from ATPS Uganda Chapter.

HINGING THE VIBRANCY OF ATPS CHAPTER ON LINKAGES AND GROOMED YOUTH: LESSON FROM ATPS UGANDA CHAPTER By Okuonzi John (PhD) ATPS National Coordinator, Uganda Chapter Good habits formed at youth stage make a significant impact to the society. ATPS Ugandan Chapter (AUC) has remained vibrant and relevant to the STI agenda despite gaps in funding …

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STI POLICY GAP: A BARRIER TO ECONOMIC PROGRESS IN AFRICA

STI POLICY GAP: A BARRIER TO ECONOMIC PROGRESS IN AFRICA By Dr. Jaro Arero Deputy Director, Basic Sciences & Engineering Division at the Kenya National Commission for UNESCO and a STI Policy Expert. As global economic trends move from commodity to knowledge economy, ideas have become an important constituent of the modern day trading process. …

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SCIENTOMETRICS AND STI INDICATORS AS AN OPTION FOR IMPROVING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA

SCIENTOMETRICS AND STI INDICATORS AS AN OPTION FOR IMPROVING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA By Yussuf  Utieyineshola Various reports have pointed out on the critical role that Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) plays in development. The 2005 World Summit in its outcome document titled “Science and Technology for Development” emphasized on the need to …

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REVOLUTIONIZING AFRICA’S ECONOMY THROUGH AGRIPRENEURSHIP

REVOLUTIONIZING  AFRICA’S ECONOMY THROUGH AGRIPRENEURSHIP By Chibukizo Okpiri Many African countries have been hit hard by the present economic lacuna. Economic recession is the headlines in Nigeria,  Zimbabwe is plunged in debt exacerbated by  lack of a diversified export base and declining terms of trade that make it difficult for the country to adjust to …

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Course on Organised farmers as partners in agribusiness

Course on Organised farmers as partners in agribusiness Disclaimer:  The information and opinions expressed on this page do not necessarily reflect the views of the ATPS Network. Posted on 19th December, 2016by Mrs. Manon Lent Short course with fellowship opportunity 25 September – 6 October 2017 Improving farmers’ performance and business relations This course perceives farmers as autonomous …

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Course on Climate change and food security nexus

Course on Climate change and food security nexus Disclaimer:  The information and opinions expressed on this page do not necessarily reflect the views of the ATPS Network. Posted on 19th December, 2016by Mrs. Manon Lent Short course with Fellowship opportunity 11 – 22 September 2017 Developing the capacity to facilitate change Climate change adaptation and mitigation activities are …

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VEHICULAR EMMISSIONS AS AN ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEM IN MINNA

VEHICULAR EMMISSIONS AS AN ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEM IN MINNA Disclaimer:  The information and opinions expressed on this page do not necessarily reflect the views of the ATPS Network. Posted on 9th July, 2010by Mr. Olumayokun Okelola    At present, not much is known about the overall environmental pollution problem of Niger State, especially the levels of pollution in the …

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