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FREEING AFRICA FROM POVERTY , HUNGER AND DISEASES REPORT ON THE 1 ST CALL FOR ABSTRACTS FOR ASRIC 2 ND CONGRESS NOVEMBER 2019 AFRICAN UNION SCIENTIFIC, TECHNICAL AND RESEARCH COMMISSION (AU-STRC) BACKGROUND The AU-STRC has

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“FREEING AFRICA FROM POVERTY , HUNGER AND DISEASES” REPORT ON THE 1ST CALL FOR ABSTRACTS FOR ASRIC 2ND CONGRESS NOVEMBER 2019

AFRICAN UNION – SCIENTIFIC, TECHNICAL AND RESEARCH COMMISSION (AU-STRC)

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BACKGROUND………

The AU-STRC has its mandate to:

  • To implement Africa’s Science and Technology Policy in

coordination with relevant stakeholders; Promote the Intra-Africa Research activities; identify new and comparative priority areas for research; and to popularize the scientific and technological research culture in Africa.

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BACKGROUND………

  • The STRC supports and contributes to research across a spectrum
  • f disciplines in science and technology including forestry and

agricultural sciences, medical sciences, soil and botanical sciences, environmental sciences, industrial and technological sciences, and natural sciences like physics, chemistry, etc., fostering partnerships and engaging in training opportunities as we aim to maximize the impact of science research on the growth and development of the African Union Member States.

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  • The Scientific, Technical and Research commission (STRC) of the African Union is

a specialized institution of the African Union with a long history founded in 1965, the AU-STRC has been at the vanguard of promotion of science and technology in the past 5 decades at continental level. Today STRC is at a crossroad with the Maputo Declaration which set forth the role of the Department of Human Resources Science and Technology (HRST) and its relevant Divisions which mandate covers science and technology promotion; at that time STRC was integrated into the HRST department.

BACKGROUND………

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  • Within the framework of the Consolidated Plan of Action CPA and its

successor Science T echnology and Innovation Strategy for Africa 2024 (STISA 2024) which is termed the bible of the AU science policy, and with the guidance provided by the Specialized T echnical Committee on Education, Science and Technology STC-EST (composed of Ministers of Education and Science and Technolgy of African Union Member States), STRC is tasked to implement specific programs to enhance the contribution of Science and technology for the development of the continent.

BACKGROUND………

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  • In AUC’s strategic plan, the AU/STRC action is designed to spearhead the

role of science, technology and research in the integration, cooperation and development priority pillars. Areas of priority action include the promotion of research in all fields of science such as biology, medicine, basic science, new and renewable energies, training to build African capacity to address emerging issues on intellectual property rights and also to address those issues of traditional knowledge, folklore and genetic resources; and developing a framework for the capacity building of science journalists to better equip the concerned professionals in writing and reporting of science activities.

BACKGROUND………

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  • In recognition of the role of science, technology and innovation, as essential tools

for socio-economic transformation of Africa, and the necessary institutional setting for the implementation of Africa Science, Technology and Innovation Agenda, the Executive Council of AU Member States adopted the Decision Ex.CL/Dec.747 (XXII) and Decision Ex/CL/Dec.216 (VII) on the establishment of the African Scientific, Research and Innovation Council (ASRIC).

  • Hence, the Official Launch and First Congress of ASRIC in November 2018 and it

is headquartered in the AU-STRC Abuja, Nigeria which oversees its full

  • perationalization.

BACKGROUND………

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 To Promote Scientific Research and Innovation in order to address the challenges of Africa’s socio-economic development

OBJECTIVES………

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  • Mobilize African Research excellence to advance the African Development

Agenda;

  • Build and sustain a continental scientific, research and innovation policy nexus;
  • Mobilize resources to support scientific, research and innovation activities and

programmes in accordance with the AU policy in this area;

  • Promote dialogue and provide voice of the scientific community that expresses

continental excellence Among others.

FUNCTIONS………

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ASRIC 2ND CONGRESS………

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  • RATIONALE
  • Africa is confronted with a myriad of well-known development challenges across

her various countries, where some of the challenges are multifaceted, interlinked and transcend national boundaries.

  • The STISA-2024 Priority Area 1: Eradication of Hunger and Achieving Food

Security highlights Africa’s urgent need to deal with emerging challenges in food security, climate change and variability, water and land management, and increasing price volatility in global markets

ASRIC 2ND CONGRESS………

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  • RATIONALE
  • Poverty in Africa is a major cause of hunger and disease with about 40% of

Africans living under the World Bank International Poverty Line of US$1.90 per day. Africans living in abject poverty are unavailable to afford the barest minimum of basic human needs - food, clothing and shelter.

  • Chronic hunger and poverty are major determinants for sicknesses and

facilitate quick spread of diseases. Yearly, Africa records huge numbers of preventable deaths from treatable illnesses like malaria, tuberculosis and yellow fever.

ASRIC 2ND CONGRESS………

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  • The 2nd ASRIC Congress shall be a unique potpourri with scientific

sessions and paper presentations by eminent scientists and professionals with the aim of enhancing the application of Science, Technology, Research and Innovation to address Africa’s pertinent challenges.

ASRIC 2ND CONGRESS………

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A Call for Scientific Papers launched by the ASRIC Secretariat was designed to focus on four (4) thematic areas which are the 2nd ASRIC Congress Sub themes:

  • Health Sciences
  • Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
  • Water, Energy and Environment
  • Governance, Sociology, Business and Economics

CALL PRIORITY AREAS………

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IMPLEMENTING THE KNOWLEDGE SHARING STRATEGY THROUGH COLLABORATION IN (STI) TOWARDS A BETTER LIVELIHOOD IN AFRICA

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FIRST CALL……

  • Launched 13th April 2019
  • Deadline for submission 30th June, 2019
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FIRST CALL RECEIVED 654 ABSTRACTS FROM (32) AU - MEMBER STATES

3 8 2 2 4 3 2 6 1 42 20 15 1 127 13 3 12 23 1 9 2 2 52 1 2 207 8 1 3 9 58 2 50 100 150 200 250

ALGERIA EGYPT LIBYA MAURITANIA MOROCCO SAHRAWI TUNISIA ANGOLA BOTSWANA SWAZILAND LESOTO MALAWI MOZAMBIQUE NAMIBIA SOUTH AFRICA ZAMBIA ZIMBABWE COMOROS DJIBOUTI ERITREA ETHIOPIA KENYA MADAGASCAR MAURITIUS RWANDA SEYCHELLES SOMALIA SOUTH SUDAN SUDAN TANZANIA UGANDA BENIN BURKINA FASO CABO VERDE COTE D'IVOIRE GAMBIA GHANA GUINEA-BISSAU GUINEA LIBERIA MALI NIGER NIGERIA SENEGAL SIERRA LEONE TOGO BURUNDI CAMEROUN CENTRAL A. REP CHAD CONGO REP DR CONGO

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ALL PAPERS RECEIVED

AU - MEMBER STATES

ASRIC 1ST CALL RESPONSE ANALYSIS PER COUNTRY ACROSS 4 THEMATIC AREAS

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FIRST THEMATIC AREA CALL ON HEALTH SCIENCES RECEIVED 149 ABSTRACTS FROM (20) AU - MEMBER STATES

4 1 2 2 10 7 1 40 2 1 3 4 7 11 1 1 27 2 4 19 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 PAPERS RECEIVED

AU - MEMBER STATES

ASRIC 1ST CALL ON HEALTH SCIENCES PER COUNTRY

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  • Further assessment and analysis carried out on the papers submitted reveals that 38

Abstracts scored (>) than 70%.

QUALITY ASSESSMENT OF RESPONSES TO CALL ON HEALTH SCIENCES ……

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2 1 1 8 3 23 5 1 2 7 2 1 5 71 3 2 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80

ALGERIA EGYPT LIBYA MAURITANIA MOROCCO SAHRAWI TUNISIA ANGOLA BOTSWANA SWAZILAND LESOTO MALAWI MOZAMBIQUE NAMIBIA SOUTH AFRICA ZAMBIA ZIMBABWE COMOROS DJIBOUTI ERITREA ETHIOPIA KENYA MADAGASCAR MAURITIUS RWANDA SEYCHELLES SOMALIA SOUTH SUDAN SUDAN TANZANIA UGANDA BENIN BURKINA FASO CABO VERDE COTE D'IVOIRE GAMBIA GHANA GUINEA-BISSAU GUINEA LIBERIA MALI NIGER NIGERIA SENEGAL SIERRA LEONE TOGO BURUNDI CAMEROUN CENTRAL A. REP CHAD CONGO REP DR CONGO

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AU - MEMBER STATES

ASRIC 1ST CALL ON AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES PER COUNTRY

SECOND THEMATIC AREA CALL ON AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES RECEIVED 137 ABSTRACTS FROM (16) AU - MEMBER STATES

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2 13 38 82 2 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 1 2 PAPERS RECEIVED REGIONS

RESPONSE TO ASRIC CALL ON PAPERS FOR AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES PER REGION IN AU - MEMBERS STATES

NORTHERN AFRICA SOUTHERN AFRICA EASTERN AFRICA WESTERN AFRICA CENTRAL AFRICA

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  • Further assessment and analysis carried out on the papers submitted reveals that 54

Abstracts scored (>) than 70%.

QUALITY ASSESSMENT OF RESPONSES TO CALL ON AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY & FISHERIES……

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1 2 2 2 3 1 4 6 12 2 1 40 4 1 3 7 2 1 24 46 2 1 2 5 22 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50

ALGERIA EGYPT LIBYA MAURITANIA MOROCCO SAHRAWI TUNISIA ANGOLA BOTSWANA SWAZILAND LESOTO MALAWI MOZAMBIQUE NAMIBIA SOUTH AFRICA ZAMBIA ZIMBABWE COMOROS DJIBOUTI ERITREA ETHIOPIA KENYA MADAGASCAR MAURITIUS RWANDA SEYCHELLES SOMALIA SOUTH SUDAN SUDAN TANZANIA UGANDA BENIN BURKINA FASO CABO VERDE COTE D'IVOIRE GAMBIA GHANA GUINEA-BISSAU GUINEA LIBERIA MALI NIGER NIGERIA SENEGAL SIERRA LEONE TOGO BURUNDI CAMEROUN CENTRAL A. REP CHAD CONGO REP DR CONGO

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PAPERS RECEIVED

AU - MEMBER STATES

ASRIC 1ST CALL ON WATER, ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT PER COUNTRY

THIRD THEMATIC AREA CALL ON WATER, ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT RECEIVED 196 ABSTRACTS FROM (25) AU - MEMBER STATES

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NORTHER N AFRICA SOUTHER N AFRICA EASTERN AFRICA WESTERN AFRICA CENTRAL AFRICA

10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 AU – MEMBER STATES REGIONS

PAPERS RECEIVED

RESPONSE TO ASRIC CALL ON WATER, ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT ASSESMENT PER REGION

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  • Further assessment and analysis carried out on the papers submitted reveals that 25

Abstracts scored (>) than 70%.

QUALITY ASSESSMENT OF RESPONSES TO CALL ON

WATER, ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT……

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FOURTH THEMATIC AREA CALL ON GOVERNANCE, SOCIOLOGY, BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS RECEIVED 196 ABSTRACTS FROM (25) AU - MEMBER STATES

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10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 NORTHERN AFRICA SOUTHERN AFRICA EASTERN AFRICA WESTERN AFRICA CENTRAL AFRICA PAPERS RECEIVED REGIONS

RESPONSE TO ASRIC CALL ON GOVERNANCE, SOCIOLOGY , AND BUSINESS & ECONOMICS ASSESMENT PER REGION

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  • Further assessment and analysis carried out on the papers submitted reveals that 41

Abstracts scored (>) than 70%.

QUALITY ASSESSMENT OF RESPONSES TO CALL ON

GOVERNANCE, SOCIOLOGY , BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS

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  • The overall assessment across the thematic areas where the call was placed reveals that

the quality of scientific abstracts received is high where a total of 158 scored (>) than

70%.

OBSERVATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

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HEALTH SCIENCES, 38, 24% AGRICLTURAL SCI, 54, 34% WATER & ENERGY, 25, 16% GOVERNANCE , 41, 26%

TOTAL SCORES > 70% ACROSS THE FOUR (4) THEMATIC AREAS ON FIRST ASRIC CALL FOR PAPERS

HEALTH SCIENCES AGRICLTURAL SCI WATER & ENERGY GOVERNANCE

OBSERVATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

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Furthermore, the apparent disparities between the AU-Member States shows the hudge gap that needs to be filled through strengthened communication to those AU-Member States that not been represented in any of the analysis made from the abstracts received on the First Call. Harnessing the rich reserves of the data base of Universities, Scientists, Professors, Research Institutions among others across all AU-Member States will be an asset and also a springboard for the integration and enhanced Intra – Africa collaboration across the domains of science.

OBSERVATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

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ASRIC 1ST CALL RESPONSE ANALYSIS PER COUNTRY ACROSS 4 THEMATIC AREAS

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