The UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) and UNESCO’s Division for Science Policy and Sustainable Development are to
prepare a feasibility study for the African Union (AU) on the establishment and operation of an African STI Observatory.
UNESCO will also coordinate with the AU the regional analysis and dissemination of policy-relevant STI indicators in Africa,
assist national STI institutions in producing and using policy-relevant STI indicators and contribute to the training
of specialists from STI institutions on policy-relevant STI indicators.
Expected results
- Feasibility study completed on the establishment and operation of an African STI Observatory.
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UNESCO’s contribution to other priorities of the African Union in STI policy:
Launch of the African Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Initiative
Assessment of the status of science and Technology policy formulation
Development and adoption of African Common STI Indicators
Creation of a pilot science park
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