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.
The African Technology Policy Studies Network, together with its SETDEV partners have organized a one day Breakfast Roundtable with Stakeholders on the Implementation of the African Manifesto for Science, Technology and Innovation under the Science, Ethics and Technological Responsibility in Developing and Emerging Countries (SETDEV) project. The workshop will also see the presentation of the final outputs under the project to key stakeholders at this breakfast roundtable for final review comments and
implementation planning. The meeting is expected to bring together approximately 60 key stakeholders from 26 countries from 4 continents, including Africa, United States of America, Europe and Asia. The final outputs include: