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Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf)
Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf)

High-level Meeting & Workshop on Environmental and Scientific Open Data for Sustainable Development Goals in Developing Countries. Madagascar, 4-6 December 2017

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Supporting Scientific Research for the Sustainable Development Goals in Africa Daniel Nyanganyura International Workshopon Environmental and Scientific Open Data for Sustainable Development Goals in DevelopingCountries Antananarivo, Madagascar, 5 – 6 September 2017
About the International Council for Science (ICSU)  International NGO  Membership: • 31 Union members • 122 National members - 142 countries (Africa 27) • 22 Associate members (Africa 2) Strengthening International Science for the Benefit of Society Mission:
3 ICSU Strategic Plan International Research Collaboration Science and Policy Universality of Science  Identify and address major issues of importance to science and society.  Facilitate interaction amongst scientists across all disciplines and from all countries.  Promote participation of scientists - regardless of race, citizenship, language, political stance, or gender—in the international scientific endeavour.  Provide independent, authoritative advice to stimulate constructive dialogue between the scientific community and governments, civil society, and the private sector.
Roles of ICSU Regional Office for Africa in ICSU Plan  Ensure that the voice of African scientists influences the international science agenda  Scientists from Africa are fully involved in international research programmes and activities of the ICSU family and its partners  Show African scientists as visible players in SETI for sustainable development in Africa (& their success stories)  Ensure that science is integrated into international policy development and that relevant policies take into account both scientific knowledge and the needs of science.
Africa’s Challenges
A map of the world with the areas of countries reshaped in proportion to their scientific growth James Wilsdon – Physics World October 2008 Scientific Research in Africa
ICSU ROA Science Programmes Science Plans (2006-8) - guided by the continent's priorities, and with consideration of the MDGs and the AU/NEPAD Science and Technology Consolidated Plan of Action Revised Science Plans (2016-17) – SDGs, STISA2024, Agenda 2030 in Africa, Agenda 2063, International Science Initiatives 7
8 1. Science Plans Science Activities • Capacity building and networking essential part of all the projects developed from the four science plans • Implementers: African Scientists, Consortia, Steering Committee, Unions & NMs (SDGs realization) Implementation of ICSU ROA Science Plans
9 2. ICSU Grants programme • Three grants of up to 300,000 € each (100,000 € per annum) - at least two ICSU Member Unions, competitive and peer- reviewed • Leading Integrated Research for Agenda 2030 in Africa (LIRA2030) ICSU, NASAC and ISSC – 10 research projects at 90 kEuro/project over 2 years – early career scientists in Africa (female/ inter-disciplinarity/social sciences) – Call 1 (2016); Call 2 (2017) • ICSU ROA small grants programme – an idea
3. Database Project - Develop dynamic databases • African scientists (within and outside Africa) - national, continental, and international • Academic/research institutions on the continent - Form research networks to support these activities Need collaboration to build these databases and establish databases in Africa to harmonise activities at all levels
Can interactions be a key driver in the implementation of the SDGs? • Some goals and targets have conflictual relationships; progress in one area may come at the expense of progress in others. • Understanding potential synergies and trade-offs is critical for efficient and coherent implementation and monitoring Access the report at: http://bit.ly/sdg-interactions-guide 4. A Guide to SDG Interactions: from Science to Implementation
3. ICSU ROA Book Project Objectives  To showcase African success stories on issues of scientific research and its development to serve the society  To show African scientists as visible players in SETI for sustainable development of the continent
ICSU ROA Book Published
Books in the Pipe Line • African Indigenous Medical Knowledge & Human Health • Food and Nutrition Security in Africa • Nanotechnology • Africa Climate Variability and Change • Energy Technology and Utilisation in Africa: Challenges and Successes
6. Science for Policy Programme  ICSU ROA works at intersection of science & policy, to ensure that science is integrated into policy development; that relevant policies take into account both scientific knowledge and the needs of science; promotes dialogue and shared understanding between the scientific community, policy makers & society more broadly – SADC Ministerial Committee S&T – post 2015 agenda (S&T major group) – Science Advice to Government - International Network for Government Science Advice – INGSA Africa Chapter
Thank You For more information and up-dates, visit ICSU ROA website: www.icsu.org/regions/roa ICSU global website: www.icsu.org ICSU ROAP Website: www.icsu.org/regions/roap ICSU ROLAC Website: www.icsu.org/regions/rolac Email: d.nyanganyura@icsu-africa.org

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Supporting Scientific Research for the Sustainable Development Goals in Africa/Daniel Nyanganyura

  • 1. Supporting Scientific Research for the Sustainable Development Goals in Africa Daniel Nyanganyura International Workshopon Environmental and Scientific Open Data for Sustainable Development Goals in DevelopingCountries Antananarivo, Madagascar, 5 – 6 September 2017
  • 2. About the International Council for Science (ICSU)  International NGO  Membership: • 31 Union members • 122 National members - 142 countries (Africa 27) • 22 Associate members (Africa 2) Strengthening International Science for the Benefit of Society Mission:
  • 3. 3 ICSU Strategic Plan International Research Collaboration Science and Policy Universality of Science  Identify and address major issues of importance to science and society.  Facilitate interaction amongst scientists across all disciplines and from all countries.  Promote participation of scientists - regardless of race, citizenship, language, political stance, or gender—in the international scientific endeavour.  Provide independent, authoritative advice to stimulate constructive dialogue between the scientific community and governments, civil society, and the private sector.
  • 4. Roles of ICSU Regional Office for Africa in ICSU Plan  Ensure that the voice of African scientists influences the international science agenda  Scientists from Africa are fully involved in international research programmes and activities of the ICSU family and its partners  Show African scientists as visible players in SETI for sustainable development in Africa (& their success stories)  Ensure that science is integrated into international policy development and that relevant policies take into account both scientific knowledge and the needs of science.
  • 6. A map of the world with the areas of countries reshaped in proportion to their scientific growth James Wilsdon – Physics World October 2008 Scientific Research in Africa
  • 7. ICSU ROA Science Programmes Science Plans (2006-8) - guided by the continent's priorities, and with consideration of the MDGs and the AU/NEPAD Science and Technology Consolidated Plan of Action Revised Science Plans (2016-17) – SDGs, STISA2024, Agenda 2030 in Africa, Agenda 2063, International Science Initiatives 7
  • 8. 8 1. Science Plans Science Activities • Capacity building and networking essential part of all the projects developed from the four science plans • Implementers: African Scientists, Consortia, Steering Committee, Unions & NMs (SDGs realization) Implementation of ICSU ROA Science Plans
  • 9. 9 2. ICSU Grants programme • Three grants of up to 300,000 € each (100,000 € per annum) - at least two ICSU Member Unions, competitive and peer- reviewed • Leading Integrated Research for Agenda 2030 in Africa (LIRA2030) ICSU, NASAC and ISSC – 10 research projects at 90 kEuro/project over 2 years – early career scientists in Africa (female/ inter-disciplinarity/social sciences) – Call 1 (2016); Call 2 (2017) • ICSU ROA small grants programme – an idea
  • 10. 3. Database Project - Develop dynamic databases • African scientists (within and outside Africa) - national, continental, and international • Academic/research institutions on the continent - Form research networks to support these activities Need collaboration to build these databases and establish databases in Africa to harmonise activities at all levels
  • 11. Can interactions be a key driver in the implementation of the SDGs? • Some goals and targets have conflictual relationships; progress in one area may come at the expense of progress in others. • Understanding potential synergies and trade-offs is critical for efficient and coherent implementation and monitoring Access the report at: http://bit.ly/sdg-interactions-guide 4. A Guide to SDG Interactions: from Science to Implementation
  • 12. 3. ICSU ROA Book Project Objectives  To showcase African success stories on issues of scientific research and its development to serve the society  To show African scientists as visible players in SETI for sustainable development of the continent
  • 13. ICSU ROA Book Published
  • 14. Books in the Pipe Line • African Indigenous Medical Knowledge & Human Health • Food and Nutrition Security in Africa • Nanotechnology • Africa Climate Variability and Change • Energy Technology and Utilisation in Africa: Challenges and Successes
  • 15. 6. Science for Policy Programme  ICSU ROA works at intersection of science & policy, to ensure that science is integrated into policy development; that relevant policies take into account both scientific knowledge and the needs of science; promotes dialogue and shared understanding between the scientific community, policy makers & society more broadly – SADC Ministerial Committee S&T – post 2015 agenda (S&T major group) – Science Advice to Government - International Network for Government Science Advice – INGSA Africa Chapter
  • 16. Thank You For more information and up-dates, visit ICSU ROA website: www.icsu.org/regions/roa ICSU global website: www.icsu.org ICSU ROAP Website: www.icsu.org/regions/roap ICSU ROLAC Website: www.icsu.org/regions/rolac Email: d.nyanganyura@icsu-africa.org