Nothing for
Us, Without Us
Workshop Proceedings Report:
African Youth Forum for Science and Technology (AYFST)
5th Steering Committee Meeting and Workshop
August 9 -11, 2010, Accra, Ghana
By Marsden N. Momanyi
and Dr. Kevin Urama

Nothing for
Us, Without Us
Workshop Proceedings Report:
African Youth Forum for Science and Technology (AYFST)
5th Steering Committee Meeting and Workshop
August 9 -11, 2010, Accra, Ghana
By Marsden N. Momanyi
and Dr. Kevin UramaWe are very grateful for the following who participated in the discussions and those
without whom the workshopand the proceedings report would not have been possible:

Dr Kevin Urama
Dr Fred Amu-Mensah
Mr Tennyson Magombo
Ms. Hanah Adari
Mr. Melvin Anyasi Ambele
Mr. Judicael Alladatin
Mr. Yakum Negash Mr. Richard Anang Clottey
Ms. Captain Hall, Millicent
Ms. Phina Victoria Magara
Mr. Phakamile Xingwana
Mr. Emeka Victor Ngwoke
Mr. Idrissa Sannoh
Mr Symon Mandala
Mr. Herbert Lwanga
Ms. Lubasi Shinyinda

Executive Director, ATPS
National Chapter Coordinator - Ghana
AYFST Chair
Communications Assistant, ATPS
Cameroun
Benin
Ethiopia
Ghana
Kenya
LesothoNigeria
Sierra Leone
Malawi
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About ATPSThe African Technology Policy Studies Network(ATPS) is a multi-disciplinary network of researchers, private sector actors, policy makers and civilsociety actors promoting the generation, dissemination, use
and mastery of science, technology and innovation (STI)
for African development, environmental sustainability andglobal inclusion. Its mission is to improve the quality of STI
research, policy and practice for sustainable development in
Africa, by Africans and for Africa. In collaboration withlike- minded institutions, ATPS provides platforms

for regional and international research and knowledge sharing for the identification and prioritization,
development, use and mastery of STI for sustainablesocial, economic and environmental development in
Africa. With a Secretariat Headquarters in Nairobi,
Kenya, it operates through National Chapters in 23
countries (including Anglophone, Lusophone andFrancophone countries) with an expansion plan tocover the entire sub-Saharan Africa, by 2015.

Tunisia

Egypt

Mali

SenegalGambiaSudan
Burkina Faso
Benin

Sierra Leone

Cote d’ Ivoire

Liberia

Nigeria

Ethiopia

Ghana
Cameroun
UgandaKenya

RwandaTanzania

MalawiLEGENDATPS National Chapters/
Country Members

ZambiaZimbabwe

Mozambique

Madagascar

Botswana
Mauritius

African Regional Representation on ATPS Board

Swaziland
Lesotho

ATPS Focal points

Potential National Chapters (Under Review)

South Africa

Foreword:A

frica’s youth constitute around 14.1 percent of
the global youth population, and they make up
a relatively large proportion of the total population in most countries in Africa. A large youth populationin emerging economies represents a significant economic resource since a young working population can drive
economic growth and offset the social costs of an ageing
population. Thus if the right policies are in place, thecurrent youth bulge represents a significant opportunity for
growth and economic development in Africa.
The African Youth Forum for Science and Technology (AYFST) offers an ideal platform to build thescience, technology and innovative capacity of thesepotential movers of Africa’s economy. ATPS believes
that the key to wealth creation and sustainable
development in Africa lies in its innovative capacity because innovation drives productivity growth,which in turn leads to better standards of living. It isalso our view that one of the continent’s key assets interms of potential innovative capacity lies in its large
youth population.
Africa’s youth with their restless energy andtheir propensity to embrace change and take calculated risks are therefore poised to become the prime
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Science, Technology and Innovation (STI). It is forthis reason that I have so often emphasized the needfor the youth to be involved actively at every stageof the development process. They must play theirpart like an integral cog in the machine that is theirrespective national systems of innovation.
Since its inception in 2005, AYFST has growntremendously, catalyzing vibrant individuals andgroups of youth who are passionate about STI. Witha membership drawn from 17 countries in Africa,
AYFST is quickly becoming the STI think-tank foryouths in Africa. Contrary to common misconception that the political class, scholars and the bureaucracy are the only capable advisors to Africa’s leaders,
AYFST members are slowly realizing that given theirstake in Africa’s economic and social development,
they too have a role to play in designing the solutions to the continent’s challenges. The title of thisreport “Nothing for us, without us,” is a publicdeclaration by AYFST that the youth are prepared
to engage actively in shaping the policies that have a
direct impact on their futures.
Prosperity in the global economy requires new
ways of thinking and bold strategies to catalyze
growth through innovative approaches in businessand enterprise development, agriculture, health,environment and other development sectors. The
youth are therefore the ideal proponents of this newwave of STI consciousness and renaissance. Perhaps
the global music and entertainment industry, which
is driven largely by the youth, best exemplifies athriving youth-led innovation culture. We believethat if the youth approach STI research and research
capacity building with the same zeal, given the rightpolicy and investment climate, Africa will surely bepropelled towards prosperity.
There is no shortage of brilliant ideas by Africa’s youth. What is lacking, however, is the holistic systems approach, and the additional knowledge
and capacity needed to upscale, commercialize and“Since its inception
AYFST has growntremendously, catalyzing
vibrant individuals andgroups of youth who are
passionate about STI.”
protect the intellectual property associated with
their technological prototypes and inventions. This
continues to hinder youth-led innovation and has
created many widowed innovators.
Every year, members of the AYFST converge
during ATPS workshops and conferences to brainstorm and air their views on how African Governments and businesses can enhance opportunities forpeople to escape poverty and improve their lives
through STI. These gatherings also provide opportunities for ATPS to support the youth, through offering advice and mentorship, with an aim to strengthening their STI capacities. This report provides
insights into the deliberations of the members of thesteering arm of AYFST during their 2010 meeting,which was held in Accra Ghana.
The Accra meeting signifies a mindset change
amongst the membership of AYFST and I am pleased
to note that many of them now view the programmedifferently: less as a forum for empowering or advocating for their rights, denied them by the “powersthat be,” and more as a call to action by the youth toimmerse themselves in the global STI dialogues andpractices. They clearly demonstrated their willingness to take ownership of such youth initiatives andcapitalize on the available opportunities to strengthen their STI knowledge-base, critical and analyticalskills, innovative capacities as well as their researchand development capabilities through increased
participation in scholarships, grants, competitions
and awards resources at national, regional and global
levels.
Africa, replete with all it natural resources andits large and under-served markets waiting to besupplied with essential services, offers a green platform for youth to innovate. The youth involved inthis programme continue to symbolize a growing
shift from Africa’s preoccupation with its problems,
to a new way of looking at these challenges as opportunities.
We are beginning to witness more African
governments and the private sector stepping up theirsupport for various youth projects and innovations,and ATPS is committed to supporting AYFST andenhancing the skills and capacity of the next generation of innovators.

Dr. Kevin Chika Urama
Executive Director, ATPS

“Africa, replete with all it natural resources and its large and underserved markets, offers a green platform for youth to innovate.”

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Proceedings Report;
African Youth Forum for Scienceand Technology (AYFST)
5th Steering Committee Meeting and workshop,
August 9 -11, 2010, Accra, Ghana,List of Abbreviations:
ACTS		

African Centre for Technology Studies

AGM		

Annual General Meeting

ATPS		

African Technology Policy Studies Network

AWFST 		African Women Forum for Science and Technology

AYFST		

African Youth Forum for Science and Technology

CSIR

Council for Scientific and Industrial Research

CTA		

Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation

ECOWAS		

Economic Community of West African States

EML		

Einstein Minds LesothoEU 		

European Union

FARA		

Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa

HIV/AIDS

Human Immunodeficiency Virus/

		

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

ICT 		

Information and Communication Technology

IFPRI 		International Food Policy Research Institute

IK		

Indigenous Knowledge

IPR		

Intellectual Property Rights

JICA		

Japan International Cooperation Agency

KEPSA		

Kenya Private Sector Alliance

MDGs		

Millennium Development Goals

NARO		

National Agricultural Research Organisation

NCST		

National Council for Science and Technology

NEPAD		New Partnership for Africa’s Development

NGOs		

Non Governmental Organisations

NIS		National Innovation Systems

RUFORUM

Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture

SET-DEV

Science, Ethics and Technological Responsibility in Developing and Emerging Countries

SSA		

Sub-Saharan Africa

STEPRI

Science and Technology Policy Research Institute

STI		

Science, Technology and Innovation

SWOT		

Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats

WE CAN		

Women Innovation Challenge Programme

YADSTI		Youth Agency for Development of Science Technology and Innovations

Y I CAN		Youth Innovation Challenge Programme

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Table of Contents:
Introduction 										The 5th AYFST Steering Committee Meeting						Specific Objectives								Expected Outcomes								

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Communiqué and Resolutions								Feed back from the Youth on the ATPS on Mid Term Review 				Fundraising 									Communications and Outreach/Website						Membership									Conclusion									AYFST Declaration								

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Young People’s Role in Innovation
Taking the Initiative
Youth taking the lead

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Speech by the Chair (AYFST) Shaping the Future of Science, Technology
and Innovation (STI) for Development in Africa 				Re-engineering our learning systems
Youth taking the lead
Utilizing Online Networks
Involving Diaspora

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Climate Change Innovation Award 201023

Annex 1: Participants list									Annex 2: Workshop programme								

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Introduction:© ATPS 2009

Youth Innovation Challenge ProgrammeT

he African Youth Forum for Science andTechnology(AYFST) is amongst the priority programmes of
the ATPS Phase VI Strategic Plan (2008-2012).
AYFST was initiated by ATPS in 2005 in collaboration with
the ACP-EU Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural
Cooperation (CTA, the Netherlands). Since then, AYFST
has provided a useful platform for Africa’s young scientists,
researchers, innovators, inventors, farmers, economists andentrepreneurs to build capacity in science, technology andinnovation (STI) policy research, dialogue and practice.
The forum was formerly launched during thesecond African youth congress on science and technology in Accra, Ghana, which was co-organized by
ATPS, CTA, Council for Scientific and Industrial
Research (CSIR), among other partners (For more
information please visit: http://ayfst.atpsnet.org/).
In 2009, the Youth Innovation Challenge(Y I CAN) initiative was launched as a flagshipprogramme of AYFST under the ATPS Phase VI Strategic Plan. The Y I CAN programme was designed

to build a culture of innovation amongst the youthin Africa through targeted linkages with researchers, policy makers, private sector and civil society,and through entrepreneurship incubation initiatives.
(For more information about the Y I CAN initiative,
please refer to: http://www.atpsnet.org/programmes/
YGP/Y_I_CAN/index.php).
Prior to the 5th AYFST Steering Committee
Meeting and workshop, held in Ghana, its members
met on November 27, 2009 in Abuja, Nigeria, toplan for the inaugural award scheme under the newly
launched Y I CAN programme. The outcome of thatmeeting was the 2010 Youth Climate Change Innovation Award, which aims to build the capacity of
Africa’s youth in climate change adaptation, mitigation and resilience through science, technology andinnovation. (For more information about the call forconcept papers, please refer to page 23 of this reportor go to: http://www.atpsnet.org/media_centre/focus/
CCIA2010/index.php)

AYFST Vision:
Empowered African communities that enjoy sustainable livelihoods
AYFST Mission:
To build the capacity of Africa’s youth in science, technology and innovation and empower themto participate in policy formulation processes and advocacy for sustainable development

Objectives:••••

To build the capacity of Africa’s youth through training, information sharing,
networking and dialogue in relevant topical and developmental issues;
To promote youth participation in science, technology and innovation policy
formulation and implementation processes at all levels for Africa’s development;
To promote a culture of science, technology and innovation consciousness
amongst Africa’s youth; andTo promote youth-led, demand-driven research and development initiatives inscience, technology and innovation

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The 5th AYFST Steering
Committee Meeting
The 5th AYFST Steering Committee Meeting and workshop
was held from August 9-11, 2010 in Ghana. The Ghana
National Chapter of ATPS hosted the three-day event in
Accra, the symbolic birthplace of AYFST. The AYFST event
brought together members from Benin, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Nigeria, Sierra Leone,
Uganda and Zambia.
The AYFST event was a follow-up to the 4th
AYFST Steering Committee Meeting and launch of
the Y I CAN initiative that were held from July 13– 16, 2009 in Mombasa, Kenya as well as the planning meeting for the 2010 Youth Climate Change
Innovation Award, held on November 27, 2009 in
Abuja, Nigeria.

“The Youth Innovation Challenge
was launched to help build a cultureof innovation amongst the youth inAfrica through targeted linkages withresearchers, policy makers, private
sector and civil society, and throughentrepreneurship incubation initiatives.”
The main objective of the meeting was to sensitize
the youth on their role in leading Africa to economic
and social prosperity through increased capacity andparticipation in science, technology and innovation
policy research, dialogue and practice. The AYFST
event was held alongside the Interim Steering
Committee Meeting of the African Women’s Forumon Science and Technology (AWFST), which is it’ssister programme.

The specific objectives were:
•
•

•
•
•

Review progress on the implementation of the AYFST Plan of Action (2007-2010);
Devise actionable strategies that will increase the capacity and level of participation of Africa’s
youth in science, technology and innovation policy research, dialogue and practice (Plan of
Action 2010 – 2012);
Take stock of progress made by ATPS, two and a half years into the implementation of its Phase
VI Strategic Plan (2008 – 2012);
Review the 2010 Youth Climate Change Innovation Award concept papers; andLaunch the new AYFST sub-site and develop strategies to populate it, and use it as a tool for
promoting science, technology and innovation for Africa’s development

Expected outcomes:
The 5th AYFST Steering Committee Meeting and workshop realized the following outcomes:••

Progress on the implementation of the AYFST Plan of Action (2007-2010) reviewed andrecommendations made for the AYFST 2010/11 Plan of Action;
AYFST National Chapters committed to engaging their respective members as well as ATPS partner
institutions (such as National Commissions for Science and Technology); National youth institutions;
Ministries of Youth, and other stakeholders to submit proposed activities for inclusion in the AYFST
2010/11 Plan of Action by September 30, 2010.

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Continued from page 11

Expected outcomes continued:
The 5th AYFST Steering Committee Meeting and workshop realized the following outcomes:
•
•
•
•

•

Progress in implementation of the ATPS Phase VI Strategic Plan (2008-2012) reviewed
and recommendations made for improvement;2010 Youth Climate Change Innovation Award concept papers reviewed andrecommendations made to improve future competitions;
AYFST sub-site launched and strategies formulated to populate it, and use it as a tool
for promoting science, technology and innovation for Africa’s development;
African youth committed to promoting the relevance of science, technology andinnovation in Africa’s development, lobbying Governments, Civil Society Organizations
and the Private Sector; andA workshop communiqué capturing key resolutions for dissemination through the media
in Africa and submission to relevant government agencies and representatives of theinternational community

Participants during the 5th AYFST Steering
Committee Meeting held in Accra Ghana

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Communiquéand Resolutions
Communiqué and Resolutions of the 5th African Youth Forum on
Science and Technology (AYFST) Steering Committee Meeting
held at Mensvic Hotel, Accra, Ghana, 09 - 11 July, 2010
1.0

We the members of the 5th African Youth Forum on Science and Technology (AYFST)
Steering Committee wish to thank ATPS Ghana National Chapter Coordinator, Dr Fred
Amu-Mensah for hosting the meeting. We thank the ATPS Secretariat for choosing Ghana,
which is fitting because it marks a symbolic return to the birthplace of AYFST; launchedin Accra during the 2nd African youth congress on science and technology in 2006.

2.0

We would also like to express our gratitude to the Chair of the African Women’s Forumfor Science and Technology (AWFST), Professor Agnes Mwang’ombe, for her opening
remarks in which she called on African Governments to apply science and technology
innovations to utilize natural resources to create jobs for their people. We appreciate hercall for more support to ensure the youth remain focused in science and technology.

3.0

The 5th AYFST Steering Committee appreciates the advice given by the Executive
Director of ATPS, Dr. Kevin Urama and agrees to heed his call to the youths of Africa,
to refrain from being mere critics and to become constructive analysts who have agreater interest in finding solutions and the way forward for African development.

Feed back from the Youth on the ATPS on Mid Term Review:
4.0

It is the view of the 5th AYFST Steering Committee, that the decision by the ATPS
management to actively engage the youths in its Mid-term review process is timely
and critical in ensuring that their stake in shaping the future of science, technology andinnovation (STI) for Africa’s development is protected. We commend the participatory
approach, which the network has adopted in prioritizing and evaluating its programmes tocontinuously improve their impact and influence in Africa’s development. We believe that thisapproach is vital for the long-term sustainability and strengthening of the ATPS Network.

5.0

The AYFST 5th Steering Committee applauds ATPS for prioritizing the youth
as part of its Phase VI Strategic Plan (2008-2012) and the subsequentefforts made by the network over the years that are aimed at realizing
their potential through science, technology and innovation.

6.0

We welcome the approach of ATPS to partner with regional bodies such as NEPAD AU,
SADC, COMESA and ECOWAS etc. We would further like to recommend the extension ofcollaboration to include other regional and UN bodies focused on agriculture, science andtechnology for Africa’s economic development such as IITA, RIU, FAO, UNESCO, UNECA etc.

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7.0

The 5th AYFST Steering Committee also recommends the representation and active
participation of AYFST members in ATPS National Chapter events such as scientificrevival days as well as global and regional fora e.g. Africa Youth Charter, AU, NEPAD
etc. We believe that these regional institutions will provide more opportunities for youth
to access funding, training and capacity building opportunities; and we believe that
this kind of engagements will better inform African leaders about the challenges facedby youth and the vital role that they can play in Africa’s development through STI.

8.0

We wish to take note of several highlighted opportunities both within and outside the ATPS
network to promote innovation and research-based knowledge, and efforts to inculcate
an entrepreneurial culture amongst the youths by promoting business incubation.

9.0

We further note with satisfaction that ATPS has moved to revive its proposal
tournaments for regional and small grants, and it is our belief that these grants
offer an opportunity for youth to engage in funded research and innovation
projects and activities. We believe that these will contribute towards reactivating
AYFST National Chapters activities through the participation of its members.

Fundraising:
10.0

We commend the ATPS for achieving a significant increase in funding required
for the implementation of its Phase VI Strategic Plan (2008-2012) and we
appeal for its continued support of youth activities through the AYFST.

10.1

We further recognize that the ATPS offers a valuable platform for the youths
to access various other STI capacity building opportunities globally.

10.2

We would like to renew our commitment to doing more within our capacities
at the National level to ensure that these opportunities do not go begging byidentifying and pursuing potential funding opportunities for youth activities.

10.3

In liaison with our respective ATPS National Chapter Coordinators (NCC) and throughthe ATPS secretariat, we shall work towards increasing the number of research grant
proposals from our respective countries as well as our participation in internationalinnovation Calls for Submissions, Expressions of Interest and other relevant
competitions in line with the objectives of AYFST and the ATPS Phase VI Strategic
Plan (2008-2012). We also propose organizing a training and capacity building forum
for youths in proposal writing (both for research grants and for project funding).

10.4

The 5th AYFST Steering Committee resolves that AYFST shall start developing regional aswell as National proposals for submission to various donors through the ATPS Secretariat.
The AYFST Regional Steering Committee shall also start working on one joint proposal.

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Communiqué and Resolutions“Every year, members of the AYFST converge during ATPS workshops
and conferences to brainstorm and air their views on how African
Governments and businesses can enhance opportunities for people
to escape poverty and improve their lives through STI.”
Continued from page 14

Communications and Outreach/Website:
11.0

The 5th AYFST Steering Committee also welcomes the significant improvements in theCommunications and Outreach activities of ATPS and we believe that the showcased
website offers a useful tool for effective communication within the Network.

11.1

We commit to working with the ATPS secretariat; to scale-up and implement effective
communications and public awareness programmes in order to create a positive imageof Africa through achievements by the youth in science and technology innovations.

11.2

We commit to fully utilize the available website facilities as a means of effective
communication amongst the steering committee, and AYFST chapter members in general.

11.3

We resolve to constitute a smaller working group to carry forward the task of
updating the content on the general AYFST sub site by August 31, 2010. The
Communications and Outreach Working group shall include the following members:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

11.4

Mr. Herbert Lwanga (Chair)
Mr. Tennyson Magombo
Mr. Idrissa Sannoh (Representing Mr. Festus Amadu)
Mr. Phakamile Xingwana
Ms. Phina Magara

We further resolve that each National Chapter represented shall be required
to submit an update of the content on their individual country sites by September 15, 2010. The content required includes, but is not limited to:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

A Brief history of the AYFST Chapter
Milestones since inception
Information about National Governance Structures
Current programmes and activities
Press releases of upcoming AYFST events and activities
Photographs of recent events
Relevant video and audio content

Membership:
12.0

We recognize that there have been difficulties in the past consolidating AYFST membership at the National level and there is need for an updated database for both AYFST and
ATPS members at the National Chapters. We also recognize that the transient nature of the
youth demographic in Africa, with several members proceeding for further studies, employment and in search of business opportunities, has contributed to the low retention rate.

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12.1

We therefore recommend the introduction of representation (at least 3 seats)on the Steering Committee drawn from African youths in Diaspora.

12.2

We also recommend the introduction of a membership affiliation category
for alumni who have passed the age limit of 35, but have the potential
to add significant value to the activities of the AYFST

12.3

We further believe that by introducing a nominal fee for membership, the value and commitment
attached to membership in AYFST will increase and that it will also encourage a sense ofownership and accountability within the Network. We believe that this will further attract new
members with a genuine passion and interest in youth’s engagement in STI for development.

12.4

The 5th AYFST SCM hereby resolves that admission, as a member to AYFST shallbe subject to payment of membership fees as per the criteria specified in Sections 3
and 4 of the ATPS Membership Categories and Membership Criteria (Annex 1)

12.5

We propose that the AYFST Coordinator should send out a comprehensive list ofmembers who have so far registered under the Y I CAN programme from eachof the countries to the respective AYFST National Chapter Coordinator (NCC) by
August 20, 2010. We also recommend that a receipt be issued upon payment.

12.6

Subsequently, the AYFST NCC shall be responsible for synchronizing the
web-registrations with the current AYFST National Chapter members list toindentify active membership and notify the ATPS Secretariat accordingly.

12.7

The AYFST NCC will also be required to inform their respective ATPS NCC who shall be
responsible for collecting membership fees and depositing them into an AYFST designated bankaccount registered under ATPS. The AYFST NCC will be responsible for receiving and sending
an updated paid-up membership list to the ATPS secretariat through AYFST coordinator.

12.8

We recommend that in future, the contact details of any member who registers through the
ATPS/AYFST website should be forwarded to the respective AYFST NCC through an automatedalert for immediate action as prescribed above. This data can also be shared with National
Chapter host institutions (e.g. National Commissions/Councils of Science and Technology).

12.9

The information in the proposed registration forms (both hard and softcopy) shall include; information on the applicant’s: Bio-data, Contacts andAddress, Date of birth, Area of Interest and Declaration Statement

13.0

The 5th AYFST Steering Committee resolves that the Communication and outreachteam constituted in Section 11.3 above should work together to produce andcirculate a draft branded flyer highlighting the benefits of AYFST membership;

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“The decision by the ATPS management to actively engage theyouths in its Mid-term review process is timely and critical inensuring that their stake in shaping the future of science, technology
and innovation (STI) for Africa’s development is protected.”Continued from page 16

We hereby request the ATPS to publish this and other basic promotional materials including
letterheads to help publicize the youth programme within the National Chapters. Someof the benefits of AYFST membership that could be highlighted include eligibility to:
1.
2.
3.
4.

5.
6.
7.

8.
9.

Apply for ATPS research grants and AYFST competitions
Receive free ATPS/AYFST publications and have restricted access toonline ATPS Journals and other academic online resources;
Access restricted member information and knowledge resources on global STI
policy issues, including calls for proposals by ATPS Partners institutions;
Sponsorship to AYFST Annual Congress as well as ATPS/AYFST events: conferences, workshops, training, etc depending on
availability of resources from ATPS consortium of Donors;
Access to the Pan-African network of STI experts in the ATPS membership;
Submit manuscripts for ATPS /AYFST publication
series with full ISBN numbers at no cost;
Access technical support by the ATPS communications experts todisseminate and popularize research findings and policy related
activities through a network of multi-media website and partners;
Hold office(s) in the ATPS network at the national chapters,
sub-regional offices, and at the Headquarters;
Access ATPS network of experts and institutions globally

14.0

We note with concern the lack of activity in several ATPS National Country Chapters
including Zambia, Ethiopia, Benin and Madagascar. We strongly believe that thestrength of AYFST lies in the vibrancy and sustainability of its National Chapters.
We are however pleased to note the steps that the ATPS is taking to revitalize its
dormant National Chapters some of which are being reconstituted to strengthen
their membership and increase their active participation. We also pledge to carry out
similar reforms within AYFST and replace inactive NCC’s in the various countries.

15.0

The 5th AYFST steering committee welcomes the move by ATPS to institutionalize
its National chapters by anchoring them in state institutions such as the National
Commissions of Science and Technology. We deem that this will contributetowards the long-term sustainability of the network and increase its ownership andcredibility at national level. Going forward we recommend proactive engagementof national youth institutions through the Ministries of Youth at country level.

16.0

To a large extent, the success of AYFST National Chapters depends on theperformance of the ATPS National Chapters. We therefore recommend that AYFST
duly registered National Chapter members need to be involved and have theright to vote during elections to select ATPS National Chapter Coordinators.

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Continued from page 17

17.0

For countries that are not yet formally engaged with state institutions such as Commissions/Councils/Departments of STI, there is need for ATPS to write introductory letters for the
AYFST/ATPS National chapter coordinators to use in initiating relevant partnerships.

18.0

National Commissions/Councils and Departments of Science, Technology andother member institutions also need to be involved in the ATPS and AYFST General
meetings and participate in elections of ATPS Coordinators and AYFST steeringcommittees. We resolve that the AYFST Coordinator shall produce a consolidated
draft report on the 5th AYFST Regional steering committee meeting before theAugust 20, 2010 and circulate to the Steering Committee for their input.

19.0

There is need for the AYFST National chapters to develop their 2010/11 action plans inpartnership with ATPS National chapters, Commissions/Councils/Departments of scienceand Technology and other stakeholders from the private sector and the civil society.

20.0

There is need for a defined timeline for ATPS to provide feedback on thesubmitted work plans and budgets. The AYFST Coordinator should also
provide feedback and the necessary information in good time.

Conclusion:
21.0

In conclusion we applaud the efforts by ATPS to promote science, technology and innovation
as the engine for Africa’s development. We unanimously express our satisfaction withthe progress made so far in the implementation of the Phase VI Strategic Plan 20082012. We are happy with the progress made by AYFST, however we recognize that there
is a need to extend our reach beyond Africa to other youths in Diaspora in order to build
capacity and to help elevate AYFST on to the global platforms on STI. We recognizethat there is need to identify, document and celebrate African young scientists andresearchers; innovators and inventors, farmers and other key groups, who have madesignificant achievements in their respective fields. Finally we would once again like to thank
AYFST Ghana for organizing the successful 5th AYFST Steering Committee Meeting.
_______________________________________________________________________________THE AYFST DECLARATION
Nothing for Us, Without Us: We, members of the AYFST declare that we are doers andtransformers. That, we have the power to influence and impact our communities,
countries and continent, to BE and DO for the greater WE as Africans“Your culture is my cultureYour country is my country
Your pain is my pain
Your gain is my gain”

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Young People’s
Role in InnovationAbout 50 percent of Africa’s population is below
the age of 18, and 15.9 percent of it is between
the ages of 18 and 24. Considering these statistics, it is evident that Africa’s youth have the potential todrive its economic and social prosperity in future decades ifthey assert their influence over key policies and strategies.
It is time for Africa’s youth to recognize their demographic
advantage and harnesses this vast pool of talent, energies
and creativity to realize their full potential.
This is the message that came out of the 5thAfrican Youth Forum for Science and Technology(AYFST) Steering Committee Meeting.
The AYFST Steering Committee members who
were present underscored the need for young men
and women to take decisive action at local level andengage actively in science and technology discourse.
They also pledged to increase the number of research
proposals, and participation in innovation competitions from their respective countries in order todrive Africa forward. Speaking during the opening
ceremony, Dr. Kevin Urama, Executive Director of
ATPS called upon the youth to refrain from being
mere critics and instead become constructive analysts
with a greater interest in finding solutions and theway forward for Africa’s growth.

Taking the initiative
The Chair of AYFST, Mr. Tennyson Magombo, from
Malawi, added his voice to the debate saying “It is time
for us, as Africa’s youth to take the initiative over decisions that affect us. We must ask ourselves hard questions
such as: What are we doing to shape the future growthof Africa through Science, Technology and Innovation? What is our role in waking this sleeping giant? Are
we slowly becoming a generation of sceptics or can we
muster the confidence and determination needed to lead
Africa out of poverty?” (see his full speech on page 20)
The Coordinator of AYFST Mr. Marsden
Momanyi during his opening remarks called upon
the youth to look beyond the limited opportunities

that the formal job market offers and to take collective action in pursuing mentorship, training, business incubation and other capacity building activities as well as funding avenues for their ideas. He
added that AYFST offers the ideal vehicle for accessing these and other benefits for the youth globally.
He urged them to take the initiative as opposed
to waiting with outstretched palms for recognitionand ‘power’ to be handed down to them. “As the old
African saying goes; the hand that receives is always
beneath the hand that gives. This means that young
people must perceive themselves as equal partners
with something valuable to offer,” he said. He challenged them to be more proactive, show more interest and nurture their ideas and contributions if they
have any chance of overturning the status quo andleading the continent out of poverty.
It was noted during discussions that young brilliant and accomplished scientists and innovators
seldom receive much recognition in their home countries. It is often only when they receive prestigious
international awards, and are celebrated in the Westthat they are appreciated at home. The 5th AYFSTSteering Committee Meeting in Accra acknowledged
there is a need to identify, document and celebrate
young African Scientists, researchers, innovators,
inventors, farmers and entrepreneurs who have madesignificant achievements in their respective fields ofspecialization.

“As the old African saying
goes; the hand that receives
is always beneath the handthat gives. This means thatyoung people must perceive
themselves as equal partners withsomething valuable to offer.”

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Shaping the Future of Science Technology
and Innovation (STI) for developmentin Africa; the Role of Africa’s youthI

would like to express my deepest gratitude, for theprivilege of addressing this forum today. On behalfof AYFST members and other young people in Africa
who share the same passion for transforming their communities, I would like to thank ATPS for this opportunity
to realize our vision. I applaud the Network’s efforts over
the years to build the capacities of young people to engage
critically in finding scientific and innovative solutions andtechnologies, through programmes such as the “YouthInnovation Challenge (Y I CAN).
We are gathered here to look back and reflect
on how far we have come, examine where we aretoday and to measure the remaining distance to
our final destination. We must recapture the milestones achieved and look closely at the obstacles andchallenges we faced over the course of our journey,in order to correct our mistakes and plan the way
forward. AYFST has come a long way since its inception in 2005, and the youth too must evaluate theircontribution to shaping the future growth of Africa
through science, technology and innovation. We
must re-evaluate our role in waking this sleeping
giant.

Re-engineering our learning systems
Innovation is essentially about making use of learning, I
submit to you however, that despite progress made in
expanding primary and secondary school enrolment across
Africa, little has been done to shape our curricula, teaching and learning methods, so as to address the challenges
the continent faces. Our higher education systems are too
centered on isolated disciplines without properly interrogating their inter-relationships, the systems-thinking
and responsible innovation approaches that are neededfor economic and social development. This, coupled withdwindling interest by the youth to take up science

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subjects, particularly in important fields like agricultural science that are not considered “sexy enough,”creates a further challenge towards Africa’s growth.
Therefore there are opportunities in the curriculum
to give greater support to young people’s innovation.

Youth taking the lead
However, I submit, also, that the onus is upon us, theyoung people of Africa, to rise up against the challenge andto take the initiative over decisions that affect us. I believein the ability of African Youths to be the change agents inthe continent. But we must begin by asking ourselves toughquestions such as: What are we, the youth, doing to shape
the future growth of Africa through Science, Technology
and Innovation? What is our role in waking this sleeping
giant? If we don’t we risk being labeled as a generation of
skeptics and critics who were too pre-occupied with thechallenges as opposed to looking for the solutions.
My challenge to the youths gathered here today,
is for each of us to do our part and inspire a generation of constructive analysts who will muster theconfidence and determination needed to lead Africa
out of poverty. We desperately need to rekindle ourpassion for science, technology and innovation. Far
from advocating blind optimism, we are calling for“We recognize that creating ayouth ‘innovation culture’ requires
a long-term cultural shift, however
we must do what we can in the
shorter term to enable young
people contribute more to
innovation and to develop the skills
they need to be the successful
innovative employees, employers
and citizens of the future.”“We desperately needto rekindle our passion
for science, technology
and innovation.”
young people to re-invent themselves and adopt asystems thinking approach. We need to inculcate inourselves a culture of curiosity and a desire to engage
with the world around us. If we fail to link what welearn in schools, colleges and universities to sustainable development, then our universities will continue to churn out a generation of graduates who fail tomeet the demands of industry. We need to capitalizeon the available opportunities to build our capacities and become entrepreneurs of ideas and develop
skills that will make us effective champions of innovation and drivers of change in Africa. We need toembrace the kind of innovative solutions that will
add value to our raw materials and address Africa’s
health crisis, hunger, environmental degradation andextreme poverty.
To be innovators, we must feel confident of theworth of our ideas and that our contributions arevalued and can make a difference. We must overcome any cultural barriers that may exist that inhibit
youth innovation. We must also learn to take responsibility for developing and implementing our innovations and actively seek support for them.

Utilizing Online Networks
Young people are more innovative where they are able togather and bounce ideas off one another and collaborate
with others to develop new concepts. There are several
opportunities both within and outside the ATPS network
to promote and foster youth innovation through thesekinds of interactions. Young innovators can take advantage of emerging online, new media and social networks toblog, write articles and join in discussion forums on STI.
We believe that web platforms such as the one now offeredby ATPS provide ‘enabling spaces’ for youth to engage in
STI discourse with peers, fellow inventors and role models.
These facilities can help the youth traverse national andpolitical boundaries and they provide new opportunities
for them to seek mentoring and support through building
links with potential sponsors. I call upon us to be the gener-

Two African youths demonstrate theirinnovation at the Scifest festival

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confident of the worth of ourideas and that our contributions
are valued and can make adifference. We must overcome
any cultural barriers that may exist
that inhibit youth innovation.”
ation that will reshape our economies to compete in thedigital age. Finally we would also like to call upon the
more experienced and accomplished members of oursister programme, the African Women’s Forum for
Science and Technology (AWFST), and other ATPS
stakeholders present, to support our efforts to create
an “innovation culture” amongst young people in
Africa. We recognize that it requires a long-term
cultural shift, however we must do what we can in
the shorter term to enable young people contribute
more to innovation and to develop the skills theyneed to be the successful innovative employees,
employers and citizens of the future.

Involving Diaspora
One of the main challenges AYFST has faced over the years
has been in retaining its members and sustaining active
participation in AYFST activities at the National level.
This can be attributed to the general transient nature of the
youth population segment. As a result, there has been an
increase in the rate at which AYFST members are leaving
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with some members proceeding for further studies andin search of better jobs, and business opportunities. The
problem of brain drain is typical of many African countries and has been identified as a serious obstacle to Africa’s
development. Statistics show that Africa, which has 25
percent of the world’s disease burden, claims only 3 percentof the global health workforce.
In Ghana for instance, over 70 percent of thedoctors produced from its publicly funded medical
schools in 2008 emigrated. However, I would like us
to change our perceptions and view this as an opportunity waiting to be exploited and come up withactionable strategies to tap into the human resourcebase presented by young Africans in Diaspora. Young
Africans living abroad can bring in fresh ideas,
knowledge, innovations and entrepreneurial skills
gained, and they can share their global perspectives
and experiences with their counterparts at home.
My fellow youth in Africa, this is our momentto make a difference, come up with the solutions to
the numerous problems Africa by putting scienceand technology into use. Lets us lose ourselves inthis cause, for as Richard Nixon once said, “A man
who has never lost himself in a cause bigger thanhimself has missed one of life’s mountaintop experiences. Only in losing himself does he find himself.
Only then does he discover all the latent strengths henever knew he had and which otherwise would haveremained dormant.”
Mr. Tennyson Magombo

“Building the capacity of Africa’s youth inclimate change adaptation and impacts
mitigation, and resilience building throughscience, technology and innovation”(Call No. ATPS-CP/0400/10)

A

YFST members met on November 27, 2009 in
Abuja, Nigeria, to plan for the inaugural award
scheme under the newly launched Y I CAN
programme - the 2010 Youth Climate Change Innovation
Award. The Steering Committee, met again in Accra Ghana
in August 2010, to evaluate progress with regards to theimplementation of the competition.

Rationale behind the Challenge
The emerging challenges of climate change and its associated impacts, such as rise in temperatures, increased degradation of land and forest ecosystems, biodiversity loss,
variable rainfall patterns and poor air quality, continue toundermine the provision of vital basic ecosystem services
on which many African economies depend. The ATPS
believes that within these challenges are endless opportunities, for African Youths to demonstrate their innovative
talents and scientific and technological capacities to address
them. Since 2004, ATPS has therefore been creating acommon platform for tackling climate change challenges
in Africa and globally.
In November 2009 (Abuja, Nigeria) ATPS in
partnership with the United Nations Environment
Program (UNEP) officially launched the “Climate
Sense Programme” (CSP) which aims to promote
Climate Change dialogue and encourage new scientific breakthroughs, new technologies and innovations, Innovation Incubation Initiatives, to address
the climate challenge at all levels of African Society(see http://www.atpsnet.org/prog/csp.html and http://
www.atpsnet.org/docs/annual_conference_2009.pdf.)
Supported mainly by the Netherlands Directorate-General of Development Cooperation (DGIS)
and the Rockefeller Foundation, the CSP has provided platforms for African stakeholders to become partof the solution to climate change in Africa. It is
under the auspices of the CSP and twin programs of
the ATPS Phase VI Strategic Plan, 2008 – 2012, i.e.
the Y I CAN and WE CAN programs, that the ATPSin May, announced the Call for Concept Papers for
the Climate Change Innovation Award 2010.

Call Categories
ATPS called for concept papers under the following categories:
CP/0401/10: Ongoing Research Project that
includes a tangible “make” or “design” perspective
and demonstrates how it will lead to tangible technologies, organisational reforms, or new policies for

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•

•

•

•
•

To identify, document, induce and upscale indigenous and new technologies and innovation for
Climate Change mitigation, adaptation, risk reduction, preparedness and resilience capacity
building in Africa.
Harness new ideas, prototype technologies and ground breaking scientific research and/or craftsmanship in designing ‘workable solutions’ for addressing the climate challenge andharness the development opportunities in “climate change industry” for African development.
Mobilise and support African Youths to harness and incubate their innovative capacities andentrepreneurship skills in addressing climate change challenges and opportunities in Africa. The
Award winners will receive long term mentorship as Climate Innovators in Africa.
Mobilize youth across the continent and amplify their voices in making sense of climate science,
economics, politics, and opportunities in Africa, andMainstream a culture of innovation among African youth in finding solutions to development
challenges such as climate change.

addressing tangible climate induced problems at local
levels. Applications in this category were required toinclude the full manuscripts on the research projectdescribing tangible technologies, organisational
reforms, or new policies and identified funding linkages to impact investors.
CP/0402/10: Prototypes of new technologies
requiring incubation and up scaling to innovations
for climate change adaptation, mitigation and resilience building. Applications in this category needed
to be accompanied by letters of support by theprospective Incubation Centres or identify funding
linkages to impact investors.
CP/0403/10: Tangible propositions for local
or international Internships/Mentorships andInnovation Incubation Initiatives in selected STI
institutions, the formal Private Sector, or Government Agency in Africa, or elsewhere. Applicationsin this category needed to be accompanied by lettersof support by the prospective Incubation Centres,
Institutions, Government Agency or Private Sector
establishments, describing how the “budding innovative idea” will be incubated into tangible technologies and innovations for development in Africa.
CP/0404/10: Empirical case examples of sustainable
indigenous knowledge practices in climate change adaptation, impact mitigation and resilience capacity building inrural African communities. This would include indigenous

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CP/0405/10: Best-case examples on how thechallenge and opportunities of climate change can beeffectively communicated to policymakers, private
sector actors, scientists and the civil society in Africa.
In line with the CSP objectives, each application had
to make tangible contributions to better understanding of the science, economics, politics, and innovative opportunities in the challenge of climate change,
and inform better response strategies through STI.
There were a large and impressive group of entries
from 12 African countries and the selection process
was not an easy one given the innovativeness as wellas the relevance and potential impact on livelihoods
among the submissions. 15 concept papers passed
through the preliminary stage of review and wereshortlisted for further interrogation during the nextstage of the selection process based on their tangible
contributions to better understanding of the science,
economics, politics, and innovative opportunities in
the challenge of climate change, and their potential
to inform better response strategies through STI.
The second round involves the participationof the lead proponents in a Proposal Tournament
organized by ATPS, which is scheduled for 25-27
November 2010 in Cairo, Egypt.

Annexes“Africa’s youth need to look beyond the limited
opportunities that the formal job market offers and to
take collective action in pursuing mentorship, training,business incubation and other capacity building
activities as well as funding avenues for their ideas.”Annex 1:
Participants list

1

CAMEROON
Mr. Melvin Anyasi Ambele
PhD Student, University of Cape Town,
6 Tasman Rd., Lynfrae,
P.O. Box 7708 Claremont
Cape Town, South Africa
Tel: 0027 736480419
Email: ambelema@yahoo.com
BENIN
Mr. Judicael Alladatin
Research Assistant, Abomey University
BP 1620 Homey Calawi Universite (Facultydes Sciences Agronomique), Bénin
Tel: (229) 95856647
Email: ajudi2000@yahoo.fr,
socralyn@gmail.com

2

3

Representing Ms. Mireille Pélagie Akouavi
Houensou (Member)Agro-Nutritionniste, Chargée du Suivi-évaluation
et de l’Appui aux Activités Génératrices
de Revenus des Ménages Ruraux
CEBEDES-Xudodo
02 BP 778 Cotonou, Bénin
Tel: (229) 97882262 / 95443952/ 21304139
Email: pemihou@yahoo.com,
mireilhouensou@gmail.com
ETHIOPIA
Mr. Yakum Negash (Member)
Farmer and Research Collaborator
at Pastoralist Forum Ethiopia
Kirkos s.city k .02/03 house no. 277/41
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia,
Tel: (251) 114166409/ 911243205
Email: yakumiafro@yahoo.com,
yakumiafro@gmail.com

5

GHANA
Ms. Captain Hall, Millicent
University for Development Studies
Faculty of Applied Sciences
Department of Apllied Biology
P. O. Box 24 Navrongo, Ghana
Tel: (233) 244895151
Email: amilly_uds@yahoo.com

6

KENYA
Ms. Phina Victoria Magara(Secretary, AYFST Steering Committee)
P.O. Box 54139 – 00200
Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: (254) 724664752/ 735343511
Email: phinamagara@yahoo.co.uk

7

KENYA
Mr. Marsden Momanyi (Programme
Coordinator, AYFST)
African Technology Policy
Studies Network (ATPS)
3rd Floor, The Chancery, Valley Road
P.O. Box 10081-00100, Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: (254) 202714092/2714498/2723800
Fax: (254) 202714028
Email: mmomanyi@atpsnet.org
Web: www.atpsnet.org

8

LESOTHOMr. Phakamile Xingwana (Member)
AYFST-EML Lesotho
Rhubetsoana 106.
P.O.Box 8353 Maseru,
LesothoTel: (266) 58007038
Email: pxingwana@yahoo.com
Website: www.einsteinsmindlesotho.s5.com

9

NIGERIAMr. Emeka Victor Ngwoke (Member)
Department of Electrical Engineering
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Enugu State
Nigeria
Tel: (234) 8030982612
Email: emvictoruk@yahoo.co.uk

GHANA
Mr. Richard Anang Clottey
Senior Research Assistant
University of Development Studies
Navrongo, Ghana(233) 24421764
Email: rianclot@hotmail.com
4
Representing Mr. Okpara Ikenna
Goodyear (Member)C/o Dr. Oppong Dwapanyin
CRIG, New Tafo
Ghana
Tel: (233) 542579776
Email: pharmpersevere@yahoo.com

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SIERRA LEONE
Mr. Idrissa Sannoh
Data Base Manager
Sierra Leone Research Into Use(SCRIN)
8a Wolpol Street, Freetown
Permanent Address:
N204 New Low cost Housing Kissy Freetown
Sierra Leone
Tel: (232) 76696935/ 33454-092/ 33507559
Email: idsan_alj@yahoo.com

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Representing Ms. Sally Tembo Chikuta (Member)
Chelstone SDA Church,
P.O.Box 310128, Lusaka
Tel: (260) 977879592
Email: sallychikuta@yahoo.com

Representing Mr. Festus Amadu (Co-chair
AYFST Steering Committee)
Lecturer in Agricultural Economics
Njala University
47B Upper Bendebu, Marjay Town, Freetown
Sierra Leone
Tel: (232) 76635896/ 33713587/ 77561019
Email: famadu2002@yahoo.com,
festusamadu01@yahoo.co.uk

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MALAWI
Mr. Tennyson Magombo (AYFSTSteering Committee)
University of Malawi,
Bunda College of Agriculture
P.O. Box 219 or P.O. Box 30351 Lilongwe 3
MalawiTel: (265) 999378655
Email: tennysonmagombo@yahoo.co.uk

12

MALAWIMr Symon Mandala
Chief Technology Transfer Officer
National Commission For Scienceand Technology (NCST)
P/BAG B303,Lilongwe 3,
MalawiTel: (265) 999407291
Fax: (265)1772431
Email: mandalamphatso@yahoo.com

13

UGANDAMr. Herbert Lwanga (Member)
C/O LOG`EL PROJECT
P.O. Box 71700
KampalaUgandaTel: (256) 712 378 101
Email: herbert@logelproject.org

ZAMBIA
Ms. Lubasi Shinyinda
Agricultural Research Officer
Zambia Agricultural Research InstituteGolden Valley Agricultural Research Trust,
P.O.Box 54 Fringilla Chisamba
Tel: (260) 977879592
Email: lubasi_sinyinda@yahoo.com

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5th Steering Committee Meeting and workshop,
August 9 -11, 2010, Accra, Ghana,Annex 2:
Workshop programme
DAY 1 – 9th August 2010
Venue: Mensvic Palace Hotel, Accra, Ghana
Session one: AYFST Steering Committee Meeting – Open Session:
Rapporteur: Mr. Victor Emeka
Facilitator: Mr. Marsden Momanyi
8:00 – 8:40 am
8:40 – 9:00 am

Registration by Ms Phina Magara, AYFST Kenya
Welcome and self introductions, facilitated by ATPS Ghana National Chapter Coordinator - Dr. Fred Amu-Mensah
9:00 – 9:20 am
Welcome remarks - Dr RoseEmma Mamaa Entsua - Mensah,
Deputy Director General CSIR, Ghana
9:20 – 9:40 am
Opening remarks by Executive Director, ATPS - Dr. Kevin Urama
9:40 – 10:00 am Shaping the Future of STI for development in Africa, the Role of
African Youths, by Chair AYFST - Mr. Tennyson Magombo
10:00 – 10:20 am Address by Chair AWFST/ ATPS Board Member - Prof. Agnes Mwang’ombe
10:20 - 11:00 am Health break and group photo session

Session two: ATPS Mid-Term Review and Reflections
Rapporteur: Ms. Wairimu Mwangi, Research Officer ATPS
Facilitator: Mr. Marsden Momanyi
11:00 - 12:00 pm
12:00 – 1:00 pm

Mid-term review and reflection; ATPS Technical and Financial Report – Dr Kevin Urama
Question and Answer session

1:00 - 2:00 pm

Lunch break

2:00 – 3:00 pm

3:45 – 4:00 pm

What next? Recommendations for the second half of the implementation term – Facilitated by Dr. Kevin Urama
Birds eye-view on the received concept papers for the Youth and Women
Climate innovation Awards 2010 and ideas on strengthening proposals by
Dr. Warigia Bowman, Assistant Professor, University of Mississippi
Question and Answer session

4:20 - 4:15 pm

Health break

4:15 – 5:00 pm

Communications and Outreach Report and new ATPS Website –Marsden Momanyi Ag. Senior Communications Officer, ATPS
Question and Answer session

3:00 – 3:45 pm

5:00 – 5:15 pm
End of Day 1

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Continued from page 27
DAY 2 – 10th August 2010
Venue: Mensvic Palace Hotel
Session three: AYFST 5th SCM; Climate Change Discussions
Secretary: Ms. Phina Magara
Chair: Tennyson Magombo, Malawi
8:30 – 8:40 am
8:40 – 9:00 am
9:00 – 9:20 am

Welcome and introductions
Recap of day one’s sessions and implications for AYFST - by Mr. Marsden Momanyi
Opening of the AYFST Steering Committee Meeting and adoption of the Agenda, by Mr. Tennyson Magombo, Malawi
9:20 – 9:40 am
Review of the minutes of previous meeting held on November 27, 2009, in Abuja, Nigeria
9:40 – 10:00 am Overview of AYFST and progress made towards the implementation of thePlan of Action (2007 – 2010) – by Mr. Herbert Lwanga, AYFST Uganda
10:00 – 10:20 am Update of AYFST in Uganda & 5 minute question andanswer session – by Mr. Herbert Lwanga
10:20 – 10:40 am Update of AYFST in Nigeria & 5 minute question andanswer session – Mr. Emeka Victor Ngwoke
10:40 – 11:00 am Update of AYFST in Ghana & 5 minute question andanswer session – Richard Anang Clottey
11:00 - 11:30 am Health break
11:30 – 11:50 am Update of AYFST in Kenya & 5 minute question and answer session – Ms. Phina Magara
11:50 – 12:10 pm Update of AYFST in Ethiopia & 5 minute question and answer session – Mr. Yakum Negash
12:10 – 12:30 pm Update of AYFST in Lesotho & 5 minute question andanswer session – Mr. Phakamile Xingwana
12:30 – 12:50 pm Update of AYFST in Malawi & 5 minute question andanswer session – Mr. Tennyson Magombo
12:50 – 2:00 pm

Lunch break

2:00 – 2:20 pm

3:20 – 4:00 pm

Ideas for strengthening AYFST in Sierra Leone & 5 minute question and answer session – by Mr. Idrissa Sannoh
Ideas for strengthening AYFST in Zambia & 5 minute question and answer session – by Ms Lubashi Shinyinda
Ideas for strengthening AYFST in Cameroon & 5 minute question and answer session – by Mr Melvin Ambele
Ideas for strengthening AYFST in Benin & 5 minute question and answer session – Mr. Judicael Alladatin
Summary and discussions, facilitated by Chair, Mr. Tennyson Magombo

4:00 - 4:30 pm

Health break

4:15 - 5:00 pm

Working Group Sessions to Plan of Action 2010 – 2012

2:20 – 2:40 pm
2:40 – 3:00 pm
3:00 – 3:20 pm

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DAY 3 – 11th August 2010
Venue: Mensvic Palace Hotel
Session four: AYFST 5th SCM; Plan of Action 2010-2012
Secretary: Ms. Phina Magara
Chair: Tennyson Magombo, Malawi
8:40 – 9:00 am
9:00 - 10:30 am

Recap of day one’s sessions and implications for AYFST - by Mr. Marsden Momanyi
Working Group/Break-out Sessions 1). Membership Registration 2). Mid-Term Review
and Reflections and strategies for future implementation of youth activities underthe ATPS 3). AYFST Plan of Action 2010 strategies for cascading to the chapters
10:30 - 11:00 am Plenary presentations by the 3 working groups groups
11:00 - 11:30 am Health break and group photo session
11:30 - 12:00 am Discussion - AYFST Sub site - strategies to populate it and use it as atool to promote science, technology and innovation amongst the youthin Africa (Facilitated by Herbert Lwanga and Marsden Momanyi)
12:00 - 12:30 pm Review of the AYFST Steering Committee
12:30 - 1:15 pm Key Action points and recommendations (Facilitated by Emeka Victor Ngwoke)
1:15 - 1:30 pm
Formation of a Communiqué drafting team – Allocation of otherduties including drafting of Workshop proceedings report
1:30 - 2:30 pm

Lunch break

2:30 – 3:30 pm

Communiqué drafting team works on Resolutions

3:30 – 5:30 pm

All Participants Converge to finalize and adopt the Communiqué andResolutions from the 5th AYFST Steering Committee Meeting
Dinner – La Palm Royal Beach Hotel

7:00 - 9:00 pm
End of Day 3

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Proceedings Report;
African Youth Forum for Scienceand Technology (AYFST)
5th Steering Committee Meeting and workshop,
August 9 -11, 2010, Accra, Ghana,The African Technology Policy Studies Network (ATPS)
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