The Bureau of Fifth African Ministerial Conference on Science and Technology (AMCOST V) convened in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa, 04th October 2013- The African Ministers responsible for science and technology convened today within the context of The Bureau of Fifth African Ministerial Conference on Science and Technology (AMCOST V), which kicks off today 4th October 2013, at the African Union Headquarter, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Welcoming the delegations, H.E. Dr. Martial De-Paul IKOUNGA, AU Commissioner for Human Resources, Sciences, and Technology, said that science and technology is essential tool for development, prosperity ad stability of our region. “Now Africa is thriving with imported technologies, our economic growth must spark off mass productivity and international competitiveness” the Commissioner emphasized. “We must assist the next generation to discover their own art and science. we must build a strong foundation for science in Africa” he added.
Dr. IKOUNGA noted that the AUC is committed to ensure that science and technology contribute to our sustainable development.
H.E. Mr. Bruno Jean Richard ITOUA, Minister of Scientific Research and Technological Innovation of the Republic of Congo and Chair of AMCOST V underlined in his opening remarks on importance of innovation and research development for the continent in order to be efficient and competitive, and African efforts to develop science and technology.
AMCOST V discussed, among other issues, the progress report on the implementation of Africa’s Science and Technology Consolidated Plan of Action (CPA), and the New AU Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy for Africa 2024 (STISA-2024). The Ministerial Session also considered and adopted the report and recommendations of the AMCOST V Steering Committee meeting which held from 1-3 October 2013.
AMCOST V was attended by the AU Ministers for science and technology, representatives of AU Commission, and related AU and UN specialised agencies.
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