Empowering Women and Marginalized Communities in Africa’s Agriculture through Artificial Intelligence
Figure 1: Women farmers in Nigeria receiving hands on training of APWENFarm app and Plantix app The transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in agriculture has garnered significant attention in recent years. In Africa, where agriculture remains a critical sector for livelihoods and economic growth, AI is seen as a promising tool to overcome various […]
Floods in East Africa: Cyclone Hidaya and Beyond
The Eastern Africa region, encompassing nations such as Burundi, Kenya, Somalia, Rwanda, and Tanzania, has been reeling under the relentless assault of devastating floods triggered by the heavy rains of the long rainy season, which spans from March to May. These deluges, both riverine and flash floods, have wrought havoc, leading to loss of lives, […]
Driving Research and Innovation Funding in Africa
Driving Research and Innovation Funding in Africa In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the critical role that research and innovation play in driving economic growth, societal development, and sustainable progress. Across Africa, governments, institutions, and organizations are increasingly investing in research and innovation funding as a means to address pressing challenges […]
Empowering Sub-Saharan Africa: Monitoring NDC Progress
Empowering Sub-Saharan Africa: Monitoring NDC Progress Introduction Sub-Saharan African countries are facing the immediate and critical challenge of mitigating the impacts of climate change. As signatories to the Paris Agreement, these nations have committed to implementing Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) as part of their broader strategy to combat climate change. However, to ensure the effectiveness […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]