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STI Data Platform

The STI Data Platform for Africa is a portal for science, technology, and innovation indicators, as well as national STI policies and strategies from African Union (AU) member countries. It gives users access to the AOSTI and NEPAD STI datasets. It provides up-to-date statistical information on global scientific and technological trends in African countries to decision-makers in AU Member States and Regional Economic Communities (RECs)

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Gross Domestic Expenditure on Research and Development (GERD) (expressed in Number or as % of GDP)

R&D investment in most African countries is still below the African Union target of investing at least 1% of GDP. The public sector (governments and universities) is the main player and the private sector with low funding is not very active.

 

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Latest Blog Posts

06 Mar

NIGERIA’s STI POLICY: LESSONS IN EVIDENCE-BASED POLICY MAKING

The DG/CEO, National Center for Technology Management (NACETEM), Dr. Willie Siyanbola, a member of the African Science, Technology and Innovation Indi... read more

06 Mar

THE Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA)

THE Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA) will collaborate with the African Observatory of Science, Technology and Innovation (AOSTI) of th... read more

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Featured Publications

African Innovation Outlook III
STI Policy Making in Africa An Assessment Of Capacity Needs And Priorities
Continental Frameworks
  • AGENDA 2063
    • It is a strategic framework for the socio-economic transformation of the continent over the next 50 years. Its builds on, and seeks to accelerate the implementation of past and existing continental initiatives for growth and sustainable development. https://au.int/en/agenda2063
  • STISA 2024
    • The Mission of STISA-2024 is to “Accelerate Africa’s transition to an innovation-led, Knowledge-based Economy”. This will be achieved by: • Improving STI readiness in Africa in terms of infrastructure, professional and technical competence, and entrepreneurial capacity; and Implementing specific policies and programs in science, technology and innovation that address societal needs in a holistic and sustainable way.https://au.int/sites/default/files/newsevents/workingdocuments/33178-wd-stisa-english_-_final.pdf
  • CESA 2016-2025
    • The mission of CESA 16-25 is Reorienting Africa’s education and training systems to meet the knowledge, competencies, skills, innovation and creativity required to nurture African core values and promote sustainable development at the national, sub-regional and continental levels.https://au.int/sites/default/files/documents/29958-doc-cesa_-_english-v9.pdf
  • SHaSA
    • The vision of the ASS is to generate timely, reliable, and harmonized statistical information, covering all aspects of political, economic, social, and cultural integration for Africa."https://au.int/en/ea/statistics/shasa

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