The STISA Reports

About STISA 2024

The Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy for Africa (STISA-2024) is part of the long-term people centered AU Agenda 2063 which is underpinned by science, technology and innovation as multi-function and enablers for achieving continental development goals. In pursuing this vision, the African Union emphasizes the importance of “building our universities as centers for excellence, as exemplified by the Pan African University.” Investments in education, technical competences and training, and in science, technology, research and innovation remain critical.

The STISA - Mission

The Mission of STISA-2024 is to “Accelerate Africa’s transition to an innovation-led, Knowledge-based Economy”. This will be achieved by:

Improving STI readiness in Africa in terms of infrastructure, professional and technical competence, and entrepreneurial capacity; and
Implementing specific policies and programs in science, technology and innovation that address societal needs in a holistic and sustainable way.

RUFORUM - STISA Resources

Agenda 2063
Consultative Meetings with Key Stakeholders on AUC MoU with RUFORUM
Eradicating Hunger and Achieving Food and Nutrition Security in Africa , Oct 2015. Read more
The AU Agenda 2063 recognizes Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) as multi-functional tools and anenablers for achieving continental development goals. Read more

RUFORUM - STISA Speeches

Vote of Thanks : African Economic Platform - March 2017, Mauritius
Prof. Adipala Ekwamu, STISA Opening Remarks - Sept 2015, Malawi
Implementation Plan for Priority Area 1 of STISA by Minister of Education - Sept 2015, Lilongwe, Malawi
Ministerial Consultative by President of Malawi- H.E. Prof Arthur Peter Mutharika. Read more

It is a strategic framework for the socio-economic transformation of the continent over the next 50 years. It is builds on, and seeks to accelerate the implementation of past and existing continental initiatives for growth and sustainable development. Some of the past and current initiatives it builds on include: the Lagos Plan of Action, The Abuja Treaty, The Minimum Integration Programme, the Programme for Infrastructural Development in Africa (PIDA), the Comprehensive Africa Agricultural Development Programme (CAADP), The New partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD), Regional Plans and Programmes and National Plans.