Africa

There are not enough scientists in Africa. How can we turn this around?

Dr. Celine Nobah (R) of the Association of Women Researchers in the Ivory Coast (AFEMC-CI) stands beside a canoe as she conducts research to ensure that fish in the lagoon Ebrie are safe for consumption, in Nbadon, Abidjan March 4, 2013. The association was formed to raise the profile of women working in scientific research in the Ivory Coast. It helps women raise funding for their projects and seeks to promote scientific research, a field dominated by men, as a viable career option among young women by helping them obtain scholarships. REUTERS/Thierry Gouegnon (IVORY COAST - Tags: SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS MARITIME) - RTR3EO36

Africa must invest in research and development to realize its goal of shared prosperity within a generation. Image: REUTERS/Thierry Gouegnon

Tom Kariuki
Chief Executive Officer, Science for Africa Foundation
Simon Kay
Head of International Operations and Partnerships, Wellcome
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