Investing in research and development by African countries will deliver sustainable industrialization and economic diversification on the continent, says Antonio Pedro, Acting Executive Secretary Economic Commission for Africa (ECA).
Niamey, NIGER, 28 February 2023 (ECA) - Africa should prioritize investment in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education to build and retain science skills on the continent, Niger’s Minister for Secondary and Higher Education, Research and Technology, Habi Mahamadou, said at the closing of the 5th African Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Forum