The Sixth African Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Forum in Addis Ababa highlighted the importance of investment in STI for Africa’s transformation.
The forum, organized by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the African Union Commission, emphasized the role of STI in achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and Agenda 2063, particularly focusing on eradicating poverty.
Ethiopia’s Minister of Technology and Innovation, Belete Molla, cited Ethiopia’s focus on agricultural transformation and food security as a model for other African nations.
The ECA Deputy Executive Secretary for Programme Support, Antonio Pedro, emphasized the need for Africa to invest in human capital development, research and development, and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and genomics.
The forum serves as a platform for addressing STI challenges and opportunities, aiming to create 100 million jobs and generate $200bn in revenue by 2033.
