African science leaders unite to amplify global voice
27 Mar 2025
By Linda Nordling
New “network of networks” aims to strengthen continent’s negotiating position and address funding challenges
A new pan-African science and technology innovation leaders’ forum will bring together six founding organisations to strengthen the continent’s research capabilities and global scientific influence.
Launched on 20 March, the initiative, described as a “network of networks”, will represent Africa in global science discussions and aim to strengthen the continent’s hand in negotiations where it is currently overlooked.
“The door closes and our African nations are left outside with tea and croissants while the decisions are being made inside. We must change that,” said Judy Omumbo (pictured, far left), a programme head at the Science for Africa Foundation, one of the founding members of the forum.
Noting that African negotiators sometimes meet each other for the first time at the negotiating table, she said: “A forum like this could help us plan for those engagements so the teams that go can have a proper African perspective.”
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