Africa has registered stunning growth in recent years. However, sustained growth will depend on a number of factors which include a greater investment in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). These are particularly important for increasing Africa’s competitiveness and enhancing the quality of its jobs and their productivity. They can drive economic growth, spur invention, lead to the creation of wealth and to significant social benefits like improved health. The World Bank estimates that STEM research makes up only 29% of Africa’s total research output, despite the need for more research on energy, transport, light manufacturing, and the extractive industries. Investments in universities and centers of excellence are critical in enabling African institutions to find evidence based and cutting edge solutions that are adapted to local problems. Partnerships among institutions can enhance the sharing of knowledge and local innovation. What is the enabling role of philanthropy and how best to build on lessons learned from successful partnerships? Patrick Awuah, Founder and President, Ashesi University Manu Chandaria, Chairman, Chandaria Foundation Dorothy Nyambi, Executive Vice President, African Institute for Mathematical Sciences Patricie Uwase, Transport Technical Advisor, Ministry of Infrastructure, Republic of Rwanda [Modeator] Bruce Krogh, Director, Carnegie Mellon University, Rwanda
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