This GYA Incubator group was set up in January 2024.
The group aims to address the need to understand Africa’s diverse scientific landscape, to bridge the North-South and South-South scientific gap and foster intra-African collaboration, while establishing and strengthening the science-policy interface across the continent.
The group will contribute to a transformative shift in Africa’s role in global science to a dynamic and innovative role. This will be achieved through increased collaboration within the continent, strengthening science policy and facilitating international scientific partnerships. The aims are to:
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The incubator group will be related to the GYA’s strategic priorities and therefore will:
– foster interdisciplinary collaboration by bringing together scientists, diplomats, and policymakers to address complex challenges.
– will empower young African scientists and diplomats on science diplomacy
– offer training and mentorship programs, directly contributing to capacity building in science diplomacy.
– help members to engage in science-diplomacy dialogues and science policy.
– help and encourage collaborations between African scientists
– enable to build global engagement by fostering collaborations not only within Africa but also with international stakeholders, which resonates with GYA’s global outlook
– could attract funding from partners or organizations interested in African scientific development.
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