AnnualReport
Report 2020
Annual2017
Science, Technology and Innovation for
AfricanDevelopment
Science,Technology and Innovation for
African Development
1.

APPENDIX 1: ATPS Financial Statements

2.

APPENDIX 2: Grants Received in 2017

3.

APPENDIX 3: Work Plan and Budget for the period 01January – 31 December
2018

4.

APPENDIX 4: ATPS Board Members

5.

APPENDIX 5: ATPS Responsible STI Advisory Committee

6.

APPENDIX 6: ATPS Regional Steering Committee Members

7.

APPENDIX 7: ATPS Secretariat Staff during the period of 01 January 2017 31December 2017

8.

APPENDIX 8: ATPS National Chapter Coordinators

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The African Technology Policy Studies Network (ATPS) is a trans-disciplinary
network of researchers, private sector actors and policy makers that promote the generation, dissemination, use and mastery of Science, Technology
and Innovation (STI) for African development, environmental sustainability
and global inclusion. ATPS intends to achieve its mandate through research,capacity building and training, science and communication/disseminationand sensitization, participatory multi-stakeholder dialogue, knowledge brokerage, and policy advocacy.

2Annual Report 2020

Dr. Nicholas Ozor with some of the speakers and participants of the Recirculate Workshop held in Nairobi, Kenya

Table of Contents
4

List of Acronyms

6

Chairman’s Message

8

Executive Director’s Message

10

About ATPS

15

Towards the Implementation of ATPS Phase VIII Strategic Plan (2017- 2022)
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STI policy research, policymaking and advocacy
Training, sensitization and capacity building
Youth and gender empowerment
Knowledge brokerage, management and commercialization
Intra-Africa and Global Collaboration and Partnerships

Appendices30

Appendix 1.0 : ATPS Financial Statements

35

Appendix 2.0 : Grants Received in 2020

36

Appendix 3.0 : Work Plan and Budget for the period 01 January 2021- 31 December 2021

40

Appendix 4.0 : ATPS Board Members

41

Appendix 5.0 : ATPS Responsible STI Advisory Committee

42

Appendix 6.0 : ATPS Regional Steering Committee Members

43

Appendix 7.0 : ATPS Secretariat Staff during the period of 01 January 2020- 31 December 2020

45

Appendix 8.0 : ATPS National Chapter Coordinators3

List of Acronyms
AfDB		

African Development BankATPS		

African Technology Policy Studies Network

EOA-I		

Ecological Organic Agriculture Initiative

GIGGA		

Governing Inclusive Green Growth in Africa Network

ICIPE		

International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology

ICPAC		

IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre

IDRC		

International Development Research Centre

M&E		

Monitoring and Evaluation

NACOSTI

National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation

NDC		

Nationally Determined Contribution

NGOs		

Non-Governmental Organizations

NRF-Kenya

National Research Fund - Kenya

NRF-SA		National Research Foundation-South Africa

OSS		

Observatoire du Sahara et du Sahel

PACJA		Pan African Climate Justice Alliance

PSC		

Project Steering Committee

RCMRD		

Regional Centre for Mapping Resources for Development

SEI		

Stockholm Environment Institute

SGCI		

Science Granting Councils Initiative

STI		

Science, Technology and Innovation

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Chairman’s Message
Science,Technology
andandInnovation
for for
Science,Technology
Innovation
AfricanDevelopment
AfricanDevelopment
1.

APPENDIX 1: ATPS Financial Statements

2.

APPENDIX 2: Grants Received in 2017

3.

APPENDIX 3: Work Plan and Budget for the period 01January – 31 December
2018

4.

APPENDIX 4: ATPS Board Members

5.

APPENDIX 5: ATPS Responsible STI Advisory Committee

6.

APPENDIX 6: ATPS Regional Steering Committee Members

7.

APPENDIX 7: ATPS Secretariat Staff during the period of 01 January 2017 31December 2017

8.

APPENDIX 8: ATPS National Chapter Coordinators

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Chairman’s Messageablers for achieving development goals in the AU and its
member states. Additionally, the plan mirrors the global
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that call for actions
to eliminate hunger and poverty, promote good health andwellbeing, and ensure environmental sustainability andglobal inclusion. It is difficult to speak about the year 2020
without taking note of the dire consequences and effects
posed to humanity by the COVID-19 pandemic. However,amidst the confusion, anxiety and fear occasioned by thispandemic, lies even stronger signs of hope, optimism andan acute desire for solidarity and togetherness. I call upon
the global Science, Technology and Innovation fraternity
to keep vigil and continue to endure and draw comfort
and solace from stories of hope and solidarity. I implore onthem to continue seeing value in the positive and encouraging lessons that are emerging for our post-COVID world.
The ATPS will continue to serve its wide range of stakeholders even better, in spite of the disarray brought about

Prof. Crispus Makau Kiamba
Board ChairT

by this scourge. In this regard, we continue to solicit for
financial support from our consortium of donors and partners and remain open to collaborations and partnerships
with like-minded organizations and institutions around thehe year 2020 was a wonderful one for the African

Technology

PolicyStudies

world. Lastly, on behalf of the Board, I take this golden op-

Network

portunity to thank all those who have supported us this far(ATPS). I extend my gratitude to the en-through development grants, linkages, partnerships andtire team and board at ATPS for working togeth-

in the implementation of our numerous programmes. We

er as we achieve yet another remarkable milestone.

welcome new partners to join us in our work as we devel-

we continue in our resolve to aggressively implement ourop Africa’s STI capacity for sustainable development andPhase VIII Strategic Plan (2017- 2022) which is the core

the betterment of the future. In conclusion, I gladly takeof ATPS’s five-year strategy in using Science, Technology

this opportunity to wish all our stakeholders and network

and Innovation (STI) as a means for achieving sustainable

members a merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year,development in Africa. We continue to strive to make sure2021

that all our Programmatic Strategic Objectives and Sector
Priority Areas are fully implemented. The current phase VIII

Prof. Crispus Makau Kiamba

Strategic Plan aligns with the Africa Union’s Agenda-2063

Chair, ATPS Board of Directorsthat recognizes STI as one of the major drivers and en-

6

Executive Director’s
Message
Science, Technology and Innovation for
African Development

7

Executive Director’s Message

Executive Director’s Message

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Dr. Nicholas Ozor
Dr. Nicholas Ozor
Executive Director

Executive Directort gives me pride and joy to share with you the 2017 ATPS
Annual Report. At the beginning of the year and for thehe year 2020 was a wonderful one for the African Techfifth year in a row, the ATPS emerged as the Best Think
nology Policy Studies Network (ATPS). I extend my gratTank Network in Africa, the best managed think tank, top
itude to the entire team and board at ATPS for workscience and technology think tank, think tank with the mosting together as we achieve yet another remarkable milestone
significant impact on public policy, and best regional studies
I am delighted to announce to you that we continue to makecentre among many others. This was according to the 2016
remarkable strides towards becoming the leading international
Global Go To Index Report which was released by the Univercentre for excellence and reference in Science, Technology andsity of Pennsylvania, USA under the Think Tank and Civil SocieInnovation systems, research, training and capacity building,ties Program. This ranking would have not been so if not for allcommunication and sensitization, knowledge brokerage, and polyour supports and contributions especially the Board of Direcicy advocacy. During this year , a number of our projects came
tors, Secretariat Staff, National Chapter Coordinators, Network
to a close: The Bridging Climate Information Gaps to Strengthmembers and stakeholders, and especially ATPS donors anden Capacities for Climate Informed Decision-making that wasdevelopment partners.

Center, in
Kenya;
Climate workable
Prediction
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This year, we received two major grants from the International Development Research Center (IDRC) and its partners
butions (NDCs) in Selected Eight Countries in Africa that was
the Department for International Development (DFID), thefunded by Pan African Alliance for Climate Justice (PACJA), andNational Research Foundation (NRF) and the African Developthe Civic Engagement for Open Contracting that was funded byment Bank (AfDB). The IDRC and partners funded our project
Hivos EastAfrica.
on “Networking Africa’s Science Granting Councils (SGCs) andother science system actors”. The project seeks to strengthen
We remain confident that the significant number of proposals
the capacities of the Science Granting Councils (SGCs) to supand partnerships that we have submitted and engaged in will
port research and evidence based policies that contribute tobear positive outcomes. The ATPS won the top award on Innovaeconomic and social development on the continent under thetive Advocacy Approach, under the Civic Engagement for OpenScience Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI), and implemented
across 15 countries in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). In November
2017 we convened about 200 delegates in Livingstone, Zambia to discuss issues relating to ‘Public-private partnerships in8
research and innovation in Africa’ under the SGCI. Prior to that,a masterclass paper was commissioned on the topic andtoring and Tracking Tools for the Nationally Determine Contri-

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Dr.
of Nicholas
the ATPSOzor
in the achieving its vision, mission and objective.
Executive
Director,
We look forwardATPS
to your continued engagements and supports for the ATPS in 2018 and beyond.

Dr. Nicholas Ozor
Executive Director, ATPS

Science,
Technology
andandInnovation
for for
Science,Technology
Innovation
AfricanDevelopment
AfricanDevelopment
1.

APPENDIX 1: ATPS Financial Statements

2.

APPENDIX 2: Grants Received in 2017

3.

APPENDIX 3: Work Plan and Budget for the period 01January – 31 December
2018

4.

APPENDIX 4: ATPS Board Members

5.

APPENDIX 5: ATPS Responsible STI Advisory Committee

6.

APPENDIX 6: ATPS Regional Steering Committee Members

7.

APPENDIX 7: ATPS Secretariat Staff during the period of 01 January 2017 31December 2017

8.

APPENDIX 8: ATPS National Chapter Coordinators

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About
ATPS
About
ATPS

ATPS National Chapters Coordinators

ATPS National Chapter Coordinators.

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AfricanTechnology
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARYT

he African Technology Policy Studies Network (ATPS), inty, the ATPS co-hosted a Regional Capacity Building Workshop On

line with its vision to use Science, Technology and Inno-

Innovation And Entrepreneurship under the RECIRCULATE pro-vation (STI) as a means for achieving sustainable develop-

gramme. The workshop was held in Nairobi, Kenya in conjunction

ment in Africa, brings together STI experts, policy makers, privatewith the Lancaster University (UK). Other partners were: Botswa-

sector actors, and civil society actors across the African continentna International University of Science and Technology (Botswana),

and beyond to provide solutions to global challenges. This is done

Copperbelt University (Zambia) and the National Commission forthrough the implementation of activities identified, in this case in

Science and Technology (Malawi). Over 60 delegates attended theour current ATPS Phase VIII Strategic Plan (2017-2022). ATPS work

workshop from 10 African countries.

is summarized in 5 strategic objectives across 4 sector priority areas

The main aim of the Recirculate project is to understand how Afri-as enumerated in the strategic plan.

can eco-innovation systems work, how they differ from European
models, and what new innovations would be needed to achieve

During the reporting period (1st January 2020 to 31st Decem-

SDGs 8 and 13 while also growing the capacity and capability in Af-

ber 2020), the ATPS was involved in various activities across therica’s eco-innovation community by developing and promoting new

4 sectors along the 5 strategic objectives. This report provides aninnovations through better-skilled people.

updated summary of ATPS’s efforts in building Africa’s capabilities
in STI research, policy and practice for the period of 1st January

The ATPS together with its co-partners (Center for Media, De-2020 – 31st December 2020. It highlights key achievements andmocracy, Peace & Security, Rongo University, Kenya; the Women’schallenges faced during this reporting period and how they wereInternational Peace Centre, Uganda; the Centre for Conflict Man-

addressed. ATPS works with like-minded institutions to implement

agement, University of Rwanda; the Institute of Policy Analysis andits activities as provided in the strategic plan and in line with the

Research, Rwanda; Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia; and the Wil-

project objectives. For instance, under Objective One, ATPS con-son Centre, USA) co-hosted the First Southern Voices Network fortinues to implement projects that promote the development of

Peacebuilding (SVNP) Eastern Africa Conference in Nairobi, Kenya

evidence-informed policies in the STI domain. The research teamfrom the 7th to 8th December 2020. The two-day hybrid conference

is tirelessly fundraising to increase resources that will assist ATPS

that brought about participants drawn from relevant governmental,

achieve these objectives. A number of proposals and Expressions

non-governmental organizations, the civil society, organized privateof Interests have been submitted. Some were unsuccessful while

sector, and the academia from countries in Eastern Africa sought

others are still pending awaiting feedback from the donors.

to discuss a number of critical issues regarding violent extremism

With regards to objective two, Training, Sensitization and Capaci-in Africa. A high-level policy dialogue held during the conference12was also used to generate an actionable way forward in counteringmate Change Adaptation Toolkit has also been delivered in conjunc-

violent extremism in Eastern Africa in the COVID-19 era.

tion with our partner, the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI).
ATPS continues to publish its quarterly newsletters, which are

The major project currently being implemented by the ATPS isshared to the various stakeholders including network members.

Mainstreaming Ecological Organic Agriculture Initiative (EOA-I)

This is in line with objective 4 of the strategic plan. The ATPS re-into the Agricultural Systems in Africa funded by the Swiss Agen-tained its top position as the 1st Top Science and Technology Policy

cy for Development and Cooperation (SDC) through the Biovision

Think Tank in Africa and 10th globally according to the 2019 Global

Africa Trust. The projects on Review of the Policy & Institutional

Go To Think Tank Index Report under the Think Tank and Civil Soci-

Landscape for Eco-Innovation in Africa funded by the Lancastereties Programme by the University of Pennsylvania.

University (UK) and Civic Engagement for Open Contracting fund-

ATPS was also ranked as the best Top Science and Technology Think

ed by Hivos International came to a close in October 2020. Other

Tank, Best Use of Internet Think Tank, Best Think Tank Network andprojects that were implemented during the reporting period were:Best institutional Collaboration Involving Two or more Think Tanks.

Developing an Innovation-led BioEconomy Strategy for Eastern

Overall, ATPS was ranked 103 worldwide and 7th in Africa. ATPS

Africa (BISEA) funded by BioInnovate programme Africa, RECIR-

also won a top award on the Innovative Advocacy Approach under

CULATE: Driving Eco-Innovation In Africa: Capacity Building For

the Civic Engagement for Open Contracting programme funded by

A Safe Circular Water Economy funded by the Global Challenges

Hivos East-Africa. The award was presented in a virtual award cer-

Research Fund (GCRF) UK, Development of Implementation Indexemony held during the programme close-out week that ran from

and, Monitoring and Tracking Tools for the Nationally Determined

21st September till 24th September 2020.

Contributions (NDCs) in Selected Eight Countries in Africa fundedby the Swedish International Cooperation Agency (SIDA) throughThe key challenge facing ATPS is the inadequate financial resources

the PanAfrican Alliance for Climate Justice (PACJA) and Building

to enable us meet our proposed activities. Research and innova-

Partnerships and Networks among Science Granting Councils andtion – the two methods of generating and utilizing knowledge canother Science System Actors in Sub-Saharan Africa (SGCI) funded

only be sustained through adequate funding and investments. The

by the Department for International Development (DFID), Interna-

global Covid-19 scourge in general has worsened the already low

tional Development Research Centre (IDRC), and National Researchdomestic funding and investments in research and innovation inFoundation (NRF). The ATPS is also undertaking the development

Africa and in STI and global recessions, which resulted in, reducedof an Analytical Note on “Higher Education Science, Technology

budgetary allocations for research and innovation. Inadequate

and Innovation, Research and Development (R&D) and Entrepre-

funds have led to the loss of some qualified staff due to low wages

neurship in Africa” in Africa funded by the AfDB.

and other incentives. The ATPS Management however continues tofundraise and establish contacts with leading donors in the field ofWith regards to the Bridging Climate Information Gaps To Strength-

STI for resources to enable it to sustain the ATPS. ATPS will requireen Capacities For Climate Informed Decision-Making Project: The

core funds and project funds to be able to sustain its activities andkey happenings that have occurred are the management of the ICE

implement its Phase VIII Strategic Plan in particular.

platform as well as the preparation the final project report. The Cli-INTRODUCTION

The African Technology Policy Studies Network (ATPS), in line

highlights key achievements and challenges faced during this reportingwith its vision to use Science, Technology and Innovation (STI)

period and how the Secretariat has been addressing the challenges. The

as a means for achieving sustainable development in Africa,presentation of this report follows the outline of the ATPS Phase VIII

brings together STI experts, policy makers, private sector actors, andStrategic Plan (2017-2022):

civil society actors across the African continent and beyond to provide

1.

solutions and ante up Africa’s response to global challenges. This is

Objective 1: STI Policy Research, Policymaking and Advocacy (STIRPA)

done in through STI policy and practice in the context of Africa’s so-

2.

Objective 2:Training, Sensitization and Capacity Building (TSC)

cio-economic and environmental development landscape. This year, the3.

Objective 3: Youth and Gender Empowerment (YGEP)

implementation of ATPS’ STI capacity building activities has been quite

4.

Objective 4: Knowledge Brokerage, Management and Commer-

successful. ATPS staff, network members and stakeholders contributed

cialization (KBMC)

their experiences and knowledge towards raising Africa’s perspectives

5.

and towards STI capacity development.

Objective 5: Intra-Africa and Global Collaboration and Partnership(IGCP)

This report provides an updated summary of ATPS’s efforts in building

6.

Monitoring, Evaluation (M&E) and Audit

Africa’s capabilities in STI policy research, policymaking and implemen-

7.

Challenges

tation for the period from 1st January 2020 – 31st December 2020. It

8.

Conclusion

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Science,
Technology
andandInnovation
for for
Science,Technology
Innovation
AfricanDevelopment
AfricanDevelopment
1.

APPENDIX 1: ATPS Financial Statements

2.

APPENDIX 2: Grants Received in 2017

3.

APPENDIX 3: Work Plan and Budget for the period 01January – 31 December
2018

4.

APPENDIX 4: ATPS Board Members

5.

APPENDIX 5: ATPS Responsible STI Advisory Committee

6.

APPENDIX 6: ATPS Regional Steering Committee Members

7.

APPENDIX 7: ATPS Secretariat Staff during the period of 01 January 2017 31December 2017

8.

APPENDIX 8: ATPS National Chapter Coordinators

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Building Africa’s Capabilitiesin Science, Technology andInnovation for Sustainable
Development

Prof. Nigel Lockett Making a presentation during the Recirculate Conference Workshop in Nairobi

This report presents a summary of the ATPS’s efforts in building capabilities in STI policy research,
policymaking and policy implementation for sustainable development in Africa for the period 01 January
2020 to 31 December 2020.
The report is organized under the ATPS Programmatic Strategic Objectives outlined in the ATPS Phase
VIII Strategic Plan (2017- 2022).

1. STI policy research, policymaking and advocacy
2. Training, sensitization and capacity building
3. Youth and gender empowerment
4. Knowledge brokerage, management and commercialization
5. Intra-Africa and Global Collaboration and Partnerships

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OBJECTIVE 1 - STI POLICYRESEARCH, POLICYMAKING
AND ADVOCACYFirst Southern Voices Network for Peacebuilding (SVNP) Eastern Africa Regional Policy Conference
December 7-8, 2020 | Crowne Plaza, Nairobi, KenyaA

search projects are briefly described below:

TPS continues to build capabilities, structures and conditions for co-production of scientific knowledge, technol-

1.1 Bridging Climate Information Gap to Strengthen
Capacities for Climate Informed Decision-making in
Africaogies, innovations, and policies across its newly identified

priority sectors for sustainable development in Africa. These sec-

tors as outlined in the new Phase VIII Strategic Plan (2017-2022)
are: Agriculture, Food and Nutrition; Energy; Climate Change andEnvironment Management; and Heath. The concept of co-produc-

The ATPS with its partners Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI)tion of knowledge (transdisciplinary) is strongly emphasised in the

Africa Centre, IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre

work of ATPS to ensure proper contextualisation and domestica-(ICPAC), Observatoire du Sahara et du Sahel (OSS), AGRHYMETtion of STI in African societies for sustainable development, along

Regional Centre (ARC), and the Regional Centre for Mapping Re-

with the diffusion, commercialisation and upscaling of innovations.

source for Development (RCMRD) continued the implementationof the “Bridging Climate Information Gap to Strengthen Capacities

The Science, Technology, and Innovation Strategy for Africa (STI-

for Climate informed decision making in Africa”.

SA-2024) places STI at the epicentre of Africa’s socio-economic de-This project was launched in September 2017 and was expected tovelopment and growth. The ATPS in the same spirit recognises thatend in April 2019 but was extended till the 15th April 2020 when it

STI-led development is a socio-economic and political endeavour

came to a close. This is because the project management success-and hence will work closely with key stakeholders in the political,

fully completed the project audit for the first year of the project

academic, civil society and private sector classes to attract theirthat ended on the 30th June 2018 but the process of selection of

goodwill towards STI issues on the continent and beyond. Activities

auditors and approval took longer than was anticipated.

undertaken during the reporting period under the current ATPS re-

This led to delays in disbursement of funds but the process was

16swiftly completed and the Bank gave a no cost extension till thethan expected due to the fact that funds for this particular

15th April 2020 to complete the remaining project activities. The

activity were released a bit late by the Donor.

project has been funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB)
under the Clim-Dev Special Fund (CDSF) to a tune of EUR 399,360.

iii. Project Audit

The purpose of the project is to reduce vulnerability and foster a

The audit is on going and the auditors are compiling the audit

food-secure Africa through the strengthening of African countries’

report.

capacities to understand and deploy appropriate climate informa-

1.1.1 Challenges

tion and best practices to inform decision-making and support development planning.
The project focuses on five countries (Cameroon, Kenya, Malawi,

Delayed Disbursement Of Funds

Nigeria and Tunisia), which are a representative of the five major

The delayed disbursement of funds by the donor has had ageographical regions in Africa. The selection of each country with-significant effect on the timelines of the project as well as thein a region is also based on factors such as being a regional hub;

implementation of its activities.

country that is favourably disposed to climate change policies andinstitutions; and vulnerability to climate change impacts; and low
capacities for adaptation and planning.

1.1.2 Achievements

The project aims to strengthen the capacities of African countries

i. Development Of The Interactive Collaborative Environ-to collect, understand and deploy appropriate climate information

ment (ICE) Menus/ Platforms

and best practices to support decision-making and support devel-

The process of design, development, testing and deployment

opment planning, reduce the vulnerability of the selected countriesof the ICE platform is complete. All the modules have been

and foster a food-sure Africa. Specifically, the project will:

populated and requisite content uploaded for public con-

1.

Identify and analyse climate information needs, provide sup-sumption. Integration of security software to sort prevalentport for climate information production, synthesis, and use;

security deficiencies is what remains. There has been a posi-

Build the capacities and knowledge of stakeholders (gov-tive response with regard to stakeholder subscription to theernment agencies, research institutions, extension agents

platform.

2.

and contact famers) to collect and utilize high quality, de-3.

mand-driven climate information for adaptation planning andii. Management Of The ICE Platform

decision-making; andThis is a continuous process owing to the fact that sub-Facilitate the mainstreaming of climate change issues in re-

scription software has been used to populate some of thegional policy dialogue aimed at raising awareness on climate

modules, and for the need to keep the platform up to datechange issues to strengthen understanding, use and masterywith new information that will be constantly be uploadedof climate information.

to the platform. Over time, there will be need to renew subscription of some of the software used. Hosting and domain

Some specific activities carried out under this project during themanagement is also a factor for consideration with regard toreporting period are described below:

management of this platform. The ICE domain name as wellas its hosting requirements will need to be renewed every

i. Management Of The ICE Platform

other time they are due for expiry.

This is a continuous process owing to the fact that subscriptioniii. Climate Change Adaptation Toolkit

software had been used to populate some of the modules, and forthe need to keep the platform up to date with new information that

This activity was being led by the SEI. Although funds were

will be constantly be uploaded to the platform. Over time, there

released late, the toolkit was developed and handed in.

will be need to renew subscription of some of the software used.

1.2 Networking Africa’s Science Granting Councils
Project

Hosting and domain management is also a factor for consideration
with regard to management of this platform. The ICE domain nameas well as its hosting requirements will need to be renewed every
other time they are due for expiry.

The Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) is a 5 year
initiative which aims to strengthen the capacities of Science

ii. Climate Change Adaptation Toolkit Developed

Granting Councils (SGCs) in Sub-Saharan Africa in order tosupport research and evidence-based policies that will con-This activity was being undertaken by SEI. The process took longer

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Courtesy Call by the ATPS to the National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI)

and other key stakeholders in the ARM and AFs.

tribute to economic and social development. The project started in
January 2017 and came to a close in 2019. It aimed at strengthening partnerships and networks among Science Granting Councils

Some specific activities carried out under this project during theand other science system actors in order to achieve increasingly

reporting period are described below:

coordinated and networked Councils in 15 sub-Saharan African
The SGCI Phase 1 Final Closeout Workshop

countries. The SGCI theme on Networking Africa’s SGCs is being
implemented by the ATPS in partnership with the Scinnovent Centre and is jointly funded by DFID, IDRC and NRF South Africa. The

This workshop was organised by Theme 3 consortium held in Da-

project was worth USD 696,180 to be implemented for 5 years

kar, Senegal, from the 11th-13th February 2020 and was aimed at(2017-2022) for the overall project.

providing an opportunity for the Councils and other relevant stakeholders to share experiences and lessons learnt from the activitiesof phase 1.

The overall objective of this project is to build partnerships and networks among Science Granting Councils and other science system

1.2.1 Challenges

actors in order to achieve increasingly coordinated and networked
Councils in SSA. The specific objectives are to:

Delayed Submission Of The Final Project Reports
1.

Support and consolidate the voices and views of Science

This was brought about by internal institutional constraints.

Granting Councils to effectively contribute to key STI policy

1.2.2 Achievements

debates at the regional and continental levels;
2.

Provide an intra and inter regional platforms for interaction,
information sharing, experiential learning, and collaboration

The following publications were published as part of the project

among Councils and other science system actors to contrib-

deliverables:

ute to the implementation of the African Union Commission’s

1.

STISA 2024;
3.

Open Science in Research and Innovation for Development in
Africa, ATPS Research Paper no 32.

Commission state-of-the-art and publication quality research2.

papers/ reviews on key STI themes in order to share innovative

Open Science and Innovation for Development in Sub-SaharanAfrica, ATPS Policy Brief no. 52.

lessons and good practices, and disseminate knowledge as a

1.3 Development of implementation index and Tracking Tools for the Nationally Determined Contributions in
Selected Eight Countries

global public good; and4.

Promote and disseminate the scientific work, innovations andtechnologies produced by Councils to key stakeholders suchas policymakers, private sector actors, academia, practitioners,

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This project sought to enhance the African Civil Society Organisa-

NDCs Implementation Index was conducted virtually due to thetions (CSOs) engagement in the climate governance discourse at

Covid-19 scourge safety regulations.

national, regional and continental levels enabling them to be at the1.3.2 Achievements

centre-stage in the continents acceleration on the transition to a
low carbon, climate resilient, sustainable development through the

1. Political Economy Report and NDCs Implementation Index

effective implementation of nationally Determined Contributions(NDCs). The grantor is the Pan African Alliance for Climate Justice(PACJA) for a grant amount of 43,528 USD and the project came to

A successful virtual workshop on the validation for the Politicala close in 2019.

Economy report and NDCs Implementation Index was held.

ATPS and PACJA were to jointly develop an NDC Implementation

2. Policy Briefs

index and supporting data collection tools to monitor the implementation of NDCs in Africa in compliance with Paris-Agreement

The following Policy Briefs were published during the reporting pe-

and with deep understanding of political economy of African coun-riod as part of the project deliverables:

tries with regard to NDCs and climate change governance, mappingof suitable tools, methods and indicators that exist and may be in1.

use in Africa to improve accountability as well as defining and de-

An Assessment of NDCs Implementation Preparedness inEight African Countries. ATPS/PACJA Policy Brief.

lineating the scope of NDCs implementation index including measures that will be used and dimensions that will be covered.

2.

Assessing the Political Economy of Climate Change Governance in Select African Countries ATPS/PACJA Policy Brief.

The main objectives of this project are to develop the NDC imple-

1.4 Civic Engagement for Open Contracting

mentation matrix and to develop the monitoring and tracking tools
to support the index.
Other deliverables include:

There have been various interventions advancing Open Contracting

1.

An NDCs Implementation matrix(OC) in Africa, with diverse results and degrees of progress. Various

2.

Final tools for monitoring and tracking implementation of

implementing actors have approached their programming in differ-

NDCs in Africa

ent ways. It is against this background that a comparative study is

A clear guideline/manual on how to roll out the index and therequired to assess what’s working well, lessons learnt, replicatedtools

and scaled up to realize open contracting in Africa.

3.
4.

Final report including the Political Economy analyses
The level of transparency and accountability in the procurement

Some specific activities carried out under this project during theprocess in most African countries is very low. According to thereporting period are described below:

World Bank, public procurement accounts for nearly 15 per cent of
GDP per capita in sub-Sahara Africa (SSA). However, the expendi-

Validation Webinar

ture of these funds by African governments has little impact on the
livelihoods of its citizens. This has been exacerbated by the absence

A webinar was conducted on the 24th March 2020 between PACJA

of appropriate accountability mechanisms and insufficient legal andand ATPS to validate the Political Economy and NDCs Implementa-

regulatory framework to ensure targeted funding of essential ser-tion Index reports. A forum on the training on the use of the NDCs

vices such as education, health and transport. Ghost funding and

Implementation Index tools was postponed to a later date due topoor service delivery have been the trend in many African countries

the Covid-19 scourge.

despite there being some efforts across Africa to increase transparency and accountability in the public procurement process. This

1.3.1 Challenges

project was launched in August 2019 and is expected to end in
July 2020. The project is funded by Hivos international to a tune

1. Training and Validation Workshop on the Use of NDCs Imple-of 35,000 EUR.

mentation Index Tools
This project aims at assessing the levels of progress, innovations,Due to the Covid-19 scourge and its related safety regulations, thiscollaborations and typologies of reforms that can be replicated andtraining workshop was not conducted.

scaled up to advance open contracting in Africa. Specifically, thisstudy aims to:

2. Validation Workshop
1.

Conduct an in-depth review of the state of open contracting
in ten (10) African countries (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Nige-

The validation workshop for the Political Economy report and the19ria, Zambia, Malawi, Ghana, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire and SouthAfrica);

1.4.2 Achievements		
2.

Conduct a comparative analysis of the state of open contracting in the selected African countries to identify and document1.

what works, what doesn’t work and why in the implementation

The 3rd quarterly Financial and Narrative reports were submitted to the donor.

of open contracting in the respective countries;
2.
3.

Conduct lobbying and advocacy activities through the use of

Embracing Open Contracting in Africa, ATPS Policy Brief no:53.

knowledge products to advocate for the uptake of open con-

1.5 Developing An Innovation-Led Bioeconomy Strategy For Eastern Africa (BISEA)

tracting in African countries.
Other deliverables on this project include:

Developing an Innovation-Led Bioeconomy Strategy for easterni). A comprehensive report of the status of open contract-

Africa (BiSEA) is built on the premise that it is now high time foring in the selected African countries including a comparative anal-

countries in the region to apply more systematically bio-based

ysis of the different countries, models adopted, good practices re-knowledge for economic transformations that will respond to lo-corded, key challenges experienced, enablers and constrainers, andcal development needs. This will require long term planning and

key recommendations going forward.

prioritization, investment in human capacity, S&T infrastructures,
entrepreneurial capacity, innovation structures and enabling policyii). Policy briefs and communication materials to advocate

environment. This in turn requires strong leadership, government

for open contracting in Africa.

commitments, Overseas Development Assistance (ODA), public-private partnerships and most importantly long-term strategies.

Some specific activities carried out under this project during thereporting period are described below:

Governments around the world are now developing bioeconomy
strategies on how to take full advantage of the bioscience revo-

1.3.2 Achievements

lution and bioeconomy development. Developing regional and national bioeconomy strategies is therefore an important step in the

Key Informant Interviews

process of moving towards modern bioeconomies in the region. In

Key Informant Interviews were undertaken in 10 select African

Africa, only South Africa has a well-developed national bioeconomy

countries (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Nigeria, Zambia, Malawi, Gha-strategy. The proposed collaborative project responds to the lackna, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire and South Africa).

of a common bio- economy strategy in eastern Africa with a view
to developing a regional bioeconomy strategy that in a holistic way,

Webinar/Policy Dialogue on Embracing Open Contracting in Africa

supports strategic interventions in health, agriculture, industry, en-

ATPS in conjunction with Hivos International successfully held avironment, energy sectors in the region. The proposed collabora-

webinar on embracing Open Contracting in Africa on the 28th Au-

tive project will also generate bioeconomy strategies and policies

gust 2020. The main topic of discussion was to share the findings ofat national levels.

Open Contracting research in 10 African countries (Kenya, Uganda,
Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, South Africa, Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal

The regional strategy will build upon the strong foundation laid by

and Cote d’Ivoire) as well as have a policy dialogue on the same.

an East African regional Science, Technology and Innovation (STI)
policy aimed at creating an enabling environment for increased

Policy Brief

STI investments supporting sustainable regional development andi). Embracing Open Contracting in Africa, ATPS Policy Brief no: 53.

socio- economic transformation. The proposed regional Bioeconomy strategy will guide the development of national bioeconomy

1.4.1 Challenges

strategies of the EAC partner states and Ethiopia. These strategies
will provide a framework to guide biosciences R&D and innovation

Slow response of the Key Informants

investments, as well as decision-making pathways as eastern Afri-

1.

There was a slow response by the Key Informant resource per-can countries adapted to the realities of global transition to a low

sons in responding and sending back the questionnaires. This

carbon economy. These strategies should also create an enabling

greatly affected the project timelines.

environment for a wide range of role players including government
departments, industries, venture capitalists, the academia, private

2.

The lockdown in most countries due to the Covid-19 pandem-

sector entrepreneurs, practitioners in the agricultural, health, ener-

ic, made it very challenging to undertake the survey due togy and in the bio based sector, and the broader public. The strate-

heavy safety regulations imposed.

gies will also identify areas where public policy can lower barriers,

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create incentives, encourage innovation and improve cooperation

Onno Koopmans, Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands delivering the keynote address at the FirstSouthern Voices Network for Peacebuilding (SVNP) Eastern Africa Regional Policy Conference in Nairobi

between and among stakeholders. It will form the basis for pursuing

the status report on bioeconomy in the region and policy thatbioeconomy policies at national and regional levels. The project was

will support and inform the national and regional dialogues onlaunched in 2018 and is expected to close in 2021.The project isthe development of national and regional bioeconomy strate-

funded by BioInnovate Africa Programme to tune of 500,000 USD.

gies, policies and actions;5.

The specific objectives are to:With the existing framework of BioInnovate Africa, organize
regional and multidisciplinary bioeconomy forum and platform

1.

Review the current bioeconomy landscapes of the participat-

for generating knowledge and insights that could assist coun-ing nations, identifying key actors, institutions, networks andtries to formulate and implement strategies and policies intechnological factors, their roles and relationships as well as

support of bioeconomy development; andassess policy options, gaps, challenges, and the competitive
6.

advantage of these economies to spur bio-based economic

egy by the organs of the East African Community;

growth in the region;2.

Seek approval and adoption of the regional bioeconomy strat-

They key outcomes of this project are:

Building from the background policy and technological assessment, conduct empirical studies of strategic issues, com-3.

ponents and factors enabling biobased economic growth ini).

eastern Africa;

bio-economy issues, landscape and development in eastern Africa.

Increased knowledge and awareness about the state of

Building from the theoretical and empirical assessments, so-ii).

licit inputs from stakeholders to ascertain the strategic goals,

bioeconomy strategy for Eastern Africa

EAC Governance Bodies approve an innovation-driven

approaches and actions for the region that will be integrated
the development of national bioeconomy strategies and sub-1.6 Mainstreaming Ecological Organic Agriculture Initiative (EOA-I) into the Agricultural Systems in Africa

sequent policies and actions;		

into a draft regional bioeconomy strategy to catalyze and guide

The EOA-I aims to transform and create sustainable food systems
4.

Develop two (2) high quality targeted policy briefs based on

through promoting ecologically sound strategies and practices

21being delayed and hence, the project timelines being disrupted.

among diverse stakeholders in production, processing, marketingand policy making, to safeguard the environment, improve liveli-

1.6.2 Achievements

hoods, alleviate poverty and guarantee food security.
The overall goal of the initiative is to mainstream EOA into national
agricultural production systems by 2025 in order to improve agri-

Desk Studies

cultural productivity, food security, access to markets and sustain-

The desk studies for 5 countries were completed (Rwanda, Kenya,

able development in Africa. The project was launched in 2019 andNigeria, Senegal and Benin).

is expected to conclude in 2023. The project is funded by the Swedish Agency for Development and Cooperation to a tune of 684,310

Communication Strategy

USD.

The project communications strategy was developed and submitted.

Other key objectives and activities are:1.

Stakeholder Mapping and Analysis

Technical Report

2.

Policy Reviews and Analysis focusing mainly in West and

The draft technical report was done and submitted but the final

Southern Africa

version is being worked on to incorporate the comments/revisions

3.

Policy Sensitization on EOA-I

from the Donor.

4.

Advocacy and Lobbying to mainstream EOA-I into national,
RECs and Continental

5.

Development, Publication and Dissemination of Policy Briefs

6.

Development of Partnership Agreements and Memoranda of7.

1.7 RECIRCULATE: Driving Eco-Innovation In Africa:
Capacity Building For A Safe Circular Water Economy

policies, programmes and strategies

Understanding (MoU) with regional and continental bodies,

The Lancaster University, UK through its double award-winninge.g. NEPAD

Centre for Global Eco-innovation (GCE) aims to support high qual-

Targeted Communication Activities

ity research partnerships with an aim of establishing the systems
necessary to move from research to solutions and support the

The overall outcome from mainstreaming EOA-I into the AUC, NE-

long-term transition from a resource to a knowledge based econo-

PAD, UNECA, RECs and National Governments’ Agenda will be amy. Lancaster University is well known for translating high quality

visible and well integrated EOA-I programme at continental, region-

research into real world impacts. RECIRCULATE is funded by Re-

al and national levels that are capable of providing high quality andsearch Councils UK through the Global Challenges Research Fundnutritious food for improved health outcomes on the continent.

(GCRF), which has the stated aim of “Growing Research Capability
to Meet the Challenges Faced by Developing Countries”. In that

Some specific activities carried out under this project during thesense, RECIRCULATE is quite different from many traditional re-reporting period are described below:

search projects.

Annual Reporting

While there is a clear research focus on a circular water economy

In January 2020, the Financial and Technical reports of 2019 were

there is also a broader underpinning aim to support new partner-

submitted. Also, the 2020 work plan and budget was submitted to

ship-based approaches to enable African researchers and research

the donor.

institutions to grow transformational impact through (i) working
with, in and for their communities and (ii) developing robust, du-Data Collection and Analysis and Focus Group Discussions

rable and equitable partnerships with UK researchers. That aim

Data collection was concluded in the month of July 2020. The Key

certainly applies to water research but we see it as relevant to all

Informant Interviews and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) weredisciplines and sectors if research is to underpin sustainable andundertaken and concluded in 5 African countries (Kenya, Rwanda,

equitable growth.

Nigeria, Senegal and Benin).
In a report by the African Bank (2014), “On the Wings of Change”

1.6.1 Challenges

and the Science, Technology and Innovation for Africa STISA-2024
Strategy, about 50% of Africans live in areas without adequate wa-

Data Collection

ter and this number is expected to rise to 800 million people byData collection was undertaken through resource persons in differ-2025. Additionally, 80% of African population lives in the rural ar-ent countries. This is due to the fact that COVID-19 pandemic has

eas and 96% of African agriculture is dependent on rainfall. Africa’s

restricted global travel and imposed stringent safety procedures

urban pollution is also exploding at a faster rate, the domestic ener-

and regulations.

gy which comes from biomass (firewood) is at 94% and 90% of thenatural disasters are climate-related. A Safer circular water will be

Delayed Disbursement Of Funds

the focus on this project.

The delayed disbursement of funds has led to the project activities

The project is being implemented through research and training

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which will be delivered in UK and Africa. Phase one Partners in-

Copperbelt University (Zambia) and National Commission for Sci-clude: University of Benin, Nigeria; Council for Scientific and In-ence and Technology (Malawi) and the ATPS.

dustrial Research, Ghana and Lancaster University, Ghana Campus.

1.7.1 Challenges

Phase two partners are: Botswana International University of Science and Technology, African Technology Policy Studies Network(ATPS), National Commission for Science and Technology Malawi;

Capacity Building workshop

and Copperbelt University, Zambia. The project was launched in

The logistics of hosting the Capacity Building Workshop in Nairobi,

2017 and is expected to close in 2021.The project is being funded

Kenya were a bit challenging (time consuming) for the ATPS staff

by the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF), UK to tune of GBP

members involved in it.

6.8 million.
Other key objectives are:1.7.2 Achievementsi). To understand how African eco-innovation systems work, how they

Residency Proposals

differ from European models, and what new innovations would be need-

The delegates developed robust proposals for residencies in Lan-ed to achieve SDGs 8 and 13.

caster University (UK) to be undertaken later in 2020. The review of
the applications is already underway.

ii). To grow the capacity and capability in Africa’s eco-innovation community by developing and promoting new innovations through bet-

Increased Impact in Creating Solutions in Circular Water Economy

ter-skilled people. To establish African research organizations as ‘an-

Enhanced and robust knowledge in co-designing and co-creatingchor’ institutions that drive and sustain change.

solutions-focused research in addressing Africa’s needs around acircular water economy.

iii). To enable African researchers to co-design ambitious eco-innovation

1.8 Review of the Policy & Institutional Landscape for
Eco-Innovation in Africa

projects aimed at delivering a safe circular water economy for Africaiv). To develop a long-term strategy to maintain and expand the scopeand remit of the UK, Africa knowledge transfer on eco-innovation forThis study will review and analyze existing policies and institutions

achieving SDGs.

related to eco-innovation development in the six RECIRCULATE
participating countries including Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Malawi,

Some specific activities carried out under this project during the

Botswana, and Zambia with a view to understand what works (suc-reporting period are described below:

cesses), what does not work (failures) and why (reasons for successes or failures).

1. Regional Capacity Building Workshop on Entrepreneurshipand Innovation

Through this study, gaps in policies could be identified and recommendations made to the respective governments for change. Such

The ATPS co-hosted a Regional Capacity Building Workshop onchange could also be advocated for deliberately depending on man-Innovation and Entrepreneurship under the RECIRCULATE pro-date and resources. Again, institutions responsible for eco-innova-

gramme in Nairobi, Kenya from February 24-28 2020. The work-

tion will be mapped to understand the actors, roles, linkages, andshop was held in conjunction with the Lancaster University (UK).

contexts that will lead to overall sustainability of eco-innovation in

Other partners were: Botswana International University of Science

these countries. The project was launched in February 2020, is ex-

and Technology (Botswana), Copperbelt University (Zambia) and thepected to be completed in October 2020. The project is funded by

National Commission on for Science and Technology (Malawi). Over

Lancaster University, (UK) to tune of 88,000 GBP.

60 delegates attended the workshop from 10 African countries.
The key objectives are:

2. Recirculate Knowledge Exchange and Engagement Workshop

1.

Review and analyze existing policies and institutions related
to eco-innovation development in the six RECIRCULATE par-The third edition of the Recirculate Knowledge and Engagement

ticipating countries including Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Malawi,Workshop was held in Gaborone, Botswana from the 3rd – 7th Feb-

Botswana, and Zambia.

ruary 2020. Fifty delegates from 8 countries attended the work2.

shop with ATPS being represented by Communications and Out-

Conduct a high-level policy dialogue aimed at creating a plat-

reach Officer, Felix Musila. The partners in this phase are: Botswana

form for interactions among selected senior policymakers fromInternational University of Science and Technology (Botswana), The

the six RECIRCULATE countries to share their experiences,lessons as well as learn from each other on aspects of eco-in-

23novation in their respective countries.
The main expected outcome of this project is that the evidence

The African Development Bank (AfDB) as one of the key stakehold-generated from the RECIRCULATE research activities could be

ers in this sector has taken the bull by the horns to champion theused to inform policy change, which the policymakers may be inter-sustenance of technological innovation, entrepreneurship develop-

ested to follow up on.

ment, and scientific research and development for economic trans-

Some specific activities carried out under this project during theformation in Africa. This is evident in their many supports to thereporting period are described below:

RMCs but most specifically in the Bank’s Ten-Year Strategy 20132022 (TYS), the Bank’s High 5 priorities and particularly the Bank’s

Desk Studies

Human Capital Strategy for Africa (HCS) 2014-2018 and the Jobs

Desk studies in the six RECIRCULATE participating countries werefor Youth in Africa Strategy (JfYA) 2016-2025. In its further com-

successfully done.

mitment to support the RMCs even the more, the Bank is preparing

Focus Group Discussions (FGDs)

an analytical note on “Skills development for employability, produc-

Focus Group Discussions were successfully undertaken.

tivity and sustainable livelihoods” and has developed some Terms of

Key Informant Interviews

Reference (TOR) against key priority areas and cross-cutting issues

The Key Informant Interviews were successfully undertaken.

to that effect.

1.8.1 Challenges

The first priority area is training infrastructure which aims to provide a deep dive on the current state, gaps and emerging infrastruc-

Data Collection

ture needs for higher education, science, technology and innova-

Data collection was undertaken via the resource persons in the dif-tion (HESTI) and R&D for socioeconomic transformation in Africa.

ferent countries as opposed to being undertaken directly by the

The second priority area is financing. This priority area aims to pro-

ATPS research team due to the COVID-19 pandemic safety regula-vide evidence and insights on the current state of financing, gaps

tions in the affected countries.

and innovative mechanism to finance HESTI and R&D in Africa. The
financing gaps witnessed in Africa’s HESTI and R&D cause a major

1.8.2 Achievements

challenge in meeting its education and skill needs.
The third priority area is Governance. This priority area seeks to as-

Desk Studies

sess the policy environment, curriculum, management and admin-

The desk studies were completed and the report shared.

istration, and underlying social issues (such as inclusion, gender) in

Policy Brief

the HESTI and R&D arena.

A Policy Brief has been developed as a project output.

Some specific activities carried out under this project during thereporting period are described below:

1.9 An Analytical Note on “Higher Education Science,
Technology and Innovation, Research and Development(R&D) and Entrepreneurship in Africa” in Africa

Desk Reviews involved desk research and literature review on awide array of reports including annual sector reports, national development plans, national statistics and census figures.
Data collection was undertaken through virtual interviews.
Case studies were also undertaken

With huge unemployment figures in Africa (World Bank, 2020);
mismatch between skills supply and demand; a disconnect be-

1.9.1 Challenges

tween higher education (HE) and industry; a gap between HE andtechnical, entrepreneurial, vocational education and training (TEVET) institutions; low enrolment in science, technology, engineer-

Data collection was undertaken virtually through the resource per-ing and mathematics (STEM) with further bias against women andsons in the different countries as opposed to being undertaken di-

girls; and the limited Africa’s contribution to scientific publications

rectly by the ATPS research team due to the COVID-19 pandemic

occasioned by the decline in STEM research, Africa faces huge chal-safety regulations in the affected countries.

lenges in meeting the sustainable development goals, the Agenda

1.9.2 Achievements

2063 and the different national development Plans and Visions of
its Regional Member Countries (RMCs). This situation is exacerbated by the current ravaging impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic

1.

A draft Inception report and a notated report outline submitted

and therefore calls for urgent actions by relevant stakeholders to

2.

A draft report focusing on the three key thematic areas

reverse this trend towards reskilling Africa’s workforce with de-3.

A revised draft 1: report incorporating revised inputs on the

mand-driven science and technological skills in line with the fourththree thematic areas: and preliminary inputs on the six crossindustrial revolution, strengthening the relevance of research andcutting areas

development (R&D) to industry, and building resilient enterprises

4.

that can weather economic shocks and pivot businesses to models

A revised draft 2: Draft incorporating updated inputs on thesix-cross cutting areasthat meet the changing demand of the current market.

5.

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A final report including feedback from the Bank team

OBJECTIVE 2 - TRAINING,
Dutch Ambassador to Kenya, H.E. Ambassador Maarten Brouwer (left)
SENSITIZATION
ANDDr.CAPACITY
confers
with ATPS Executive Director,
Nicholas Ozor (right) during theevent
BUILDING

ATPS Executive Director, Dr. Nicholas Ozor (right) with Makueni County Governor, Prof. Kivutha Kibwana (second left)
and other guests during Hivos and Dutch Embassy Citizen Consortium Agency Cafe`, Nairobi

ATPS Executive Director, Dr. Nicholas Ozor (right) with Makueni County
co-design
ambitious
projects
aimed at delivering
Governor,Prof. Kivutha
Kibwana (second
left)and eco-innovation
other guests
duringthe a
2.1 Workshops,
Conferences
and Meetingssafe circular water economy for Africa and to develop a long-term
event
2.1.1 Regional Capacity Building Workshop on Innovation and Entrepreneurshipstrategy to maintain and expand the scope and remit of the UK,
Africa knowledge transfer on eco-innovation for achieving SDGs.

2.1.2 First Southern Voices Network for Peacebuilding35(SVNP) Eastern Africa Regional Policy Conference

The African Technology Policy Studies Network co-hosted a Rewww.atpsnet.org

gional capacity building workshop on Innovation and Entrepreneurship under the RECIRCULATE Project phase II.The workshop washeld in Nairobi, Kenya in conjunction with the Lancaster University.

The ATPS together with its co-partners (Center for Media, De-

Other partners were: Botswana International University of Sciencemocracy, Peace & Security, Rongo University, Kenya; the Women’s

and Technology (Botswana), Copperbelt University (Zambia) and theInternational Peace Centre, Uganda; the Centre for Conflict Man-

National Commission on for Science and Technology (Malawi). Overagement, University of Rwanda; the Institute of Policy Analysis and

60 delegates attended the workshop from 10 African countries.

Research, Rwanda; Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia; and the Wil-The key objective of the Recirculate project is to understand how

son Centre, USA) co-hosted the First Southern Voices Network for

African eco-innovation systems work, how they differ from Europe-

Peacebuilding (SVNP) Eastern Africa Conference in Nairobi, Kenya

an models, and what new innovations would be needed to achievefrom the 7th to 8th December 2020. The conference was held un-

SDGs 8 and 13 while also growing the capacity and capability in Af-

der the theme “Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism in therica’s eco-innovation community by developing and promoting new

COVID-19 Era”.

innovations through better-skilled people.
The forum sought to: increase understanding and share knowledge
Other objectives of the RECIRCULATE Project phase II are: To growon preventive efforts of countering violent extremism in Eastern

the capacity and capability in Africa’s eco-innovation community by

Africa; understand the best collaborative approaches in research,developing and promoting new innovations through better-skilled

policy direction and practical interventions in Eastern Africa; un-people, establish African research organizations as ‘anchor’ institu-

derstand the capacity gaps and mechanisms for countering andtions that drive and sustain change, enable African researchers topreventing violent extremism in the region; understand the role of25

Dutch Ambassador to Kenya, H.E. Ambassador Maarten Brouwer (left)confers with ATPS Executive Director, Dr. Nicholas
Ozor (right) during the Hivos and Dutch Embassy Citizen Consortium Agency Cafe`, Nairobi

technology (social media) in radicalisation and recruitment as wellnancial Management training for Accountants. The training was

as in combating violent extremism; and the development of an ac-

aimed at improving the capacity of accountants on reporting on do-tion plan for preventing and countering violent extremism in the

nor-funded projects while also improving on their general financial

COVID-19 era. The two-day hybrid conference that brought about

management skills and reporting.

participants drawn from relevant governmental, non-governmentalorganizations, the civil society, organized private sector, and the academia from countries in Eastern Africa sought to discuss a number

OBJECTIVE 3 - YOUTH AND GENDER EMPOWERMENT (YGEP)

of critical issues regarding violent extremism in Africa. A high-level
policy dialogue during the conference was also used to generateactionable way forward in countering violent extremism in Eastern
Africa in the COVID-10 era.

3.1 ATPS Youth Internships

2.2 Staff Training

It is the mandate of ATPS to build the capacity of the youth through
ATPS graduate internship program. During the reporting period,

The ATPS Research department staff Alfred Nyambane benefitted

two interns were recruited: Mr. William Owande was recruited asfrom a project management course dubbed the Training on Out-the Research Assistant Intern on 15th June 2020 for a period ofcome Harvesting Under the Open Contracting Project. The train-

6 months while Mr. Jeff Owino was recruited as the Data Analyst

ing was aimed at improving the capacity of researchers in drafting

Intern on 6th July 2020 for a period of 3 months.

project research outcomes on donor-funded projects while also improving on their general research management skills and reporting.

3.2 Fellowship program

2.2.1 Training on Outcome Harvesting Under the Open
Contracting (HIVOS)

During the reporting period the ATPS has not nominated any staff
for any fellowship program.

The ATPS Finance department staff Phillip Musembi benefited froma financial management course dubbed the Bioinnovate Africa Fi-

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OBJECTIVE 4: KNOWLEDGE BROKERAGE,MANAGEMENT AND COMMERCIALIZATION

with relevant STI institutions globally. During this reporting period,

4.0 Publications

ways, areas and mechanisms of collaboration in the near future. A

no partnerships/collaborative mechanisms have been signed as yet
but top-level discussions are on going with ICIPE inorder to explore
memorandum of Understanding is expected to be signed as soon

A number of publications have been made as follows:1.

as the process is complete. Negotiations are also ongoing with the
National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NA-

Boulton, G., Loucoubar, C., Wafula, M., Ozor, N., and Bolo, M.,

COSTI) inorder to operationalize an MoU that was signed in 2015.

(2020). Open Science in Research and Innovation for Development in Africa. ISBN: 978-9966-124-93-7 ATPS Research
Paper no 32. Available at: https://atpsnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Research-Paper-32.pdf
2.

6.0 MONITORING, EVALUATION AND AUDITBoulton, G., Loucoubar, C., Mwelwa, J., Wafula, M., Ozor, N.,
and Bolo, M., (2020). The Digital Revolution, Open Science andInnovation for Development in Sub-Saharan Africa, ISBN: 978-3.

9966-124-94-4 ATPS Policy Brief no. 52. Available at: https://The ATPS audit for the year 2019 was initiated and carried out in

atpsnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Policy-Brief-52.

accordance with the International Standards of Auditing by Zacky &pdf

Associates audit firm. The audit includes examining evidence sup-iSanou, S., Gicheru, M., Warira, D., Ozor, N., and Nyambane, A.,porting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements,(2020). An Assessment of NDCs Implementation Preparedness

assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimatesin Eight African Countries. ISBN: 978-9914-702-11-8 ATPS/

made and evaluating the overall financial statements. The audit pro-PACJA Policy Brief. Available at: https://atpsnet.org/wp-con-cess is underway and is expected to be concluded soon.

tent/uploads/2019/07/Policy-Brief-on-NDCs

Implementa-

tion-Preparedness-fnl.pdf
4.

7.0 CHALLENGES

Sanou, S., Gicheru, M., Warira, D., Ozor, N., and Nyambane,A., (2020). Assessing the Political Economy of Climate Change
Governance in Select African Countries ISBN: 978-9914-702-

7.1

11-8 ATPS/PACJA Policy Brief. Available at: https://atpsnet.

Staffing

org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Policy-Brief-on-Politi5.

cal-Economy-fnl.pdf

ATPS still encounters challenges in staffing due to financial con-Ozor, N., and Nyambane, A., (2020). Embracing Open Con-straints. However, ATPS endeavours to recruit very competent staff

tracting in Africa ISBN: 978-9966-124-89-0 ATPS Policy

locally to support its existing team. Sharon Cherop joined the ATPS

Brief no: 53. Available at: https://atpsnet.org/wp-content/up-

secretariat as the Personal Assistant and Secretary to the Executive

loads/2020/02/Policy-Brief-53.pdf

Director on 13th January 2020 and left on the 17th March 2020.
Another staff member James Mburu (Driver and Logistician) was
dismissed on the 20th April 2020. The finance department was also

4.1 Knowledge Exchange and Management

affected as another staff member Phillip Musembi (Finance andAdministrative Officer) was dismissed on the 6th March 2020. In

4.1.1 Regional Capacity Building Workshop on Knowledge Exchange and Management

the Research Department, Ruth Oriama (Research Officer) resigned
from the organisation on 9th June 2020. William Owande was recruited as the Research Assistant Intern on 15th June 2020 for 6

Lancaster University (UK) held the RECIRCULATE project phase II

months while Jeff Owino was recruited as the Data Analyst Intern

Regional Capacity Building Workshop on Knowledge Exchange andon the 6th July 2020. Lastly, Mark Kimani was recruited as the Fi-

Engagement in Gaborone, Botswana from the 3rd to 6th Februarynance and Administrative Officer on 11th June 2020.

2020.The ATPS was represented at the workshop by Felix Musila,

7.2

the Communications and Outreach Officer. The workshop served

Securing core funding

the purpose of building Institutional Capacity for Knowledge ExOne of the major challenges still facing ATPS is securing of corechange and Engagement of the ATPS.

funding for implementation of the ATPS thematic activities. However, efforts are being made through fundraising efforts, creating

OBJECTIVE 5.0 INTRA-AFRICA AND GLOBALCOLLABORATION AND PARTNERSHIPS

new partnerships, collaborative engagements and renewal of inactive partnerships to raise funds for the implementation of activities.

The ATPS continues to consolidate partnership and cooperation

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CONCLUSION

Dr. Nicholas Ozor pays courtesy call to African Union’s Commissioner for Human Resources, Science and Technology, Prof.
Sarah Anyang AgborT

ATPS continues to implement its activities in line with the

The efforts of ATPS continue to be recognized worldwide with

ATPS Phase VIII Strategic Plan (2017-2022). The Network-

ATPS emerging the top STI think tank in Africa and 10th globallying Science Granting Councils in Africa project phase 1 cameaccording to the 2019 Global Go To Think Tank Index Report.

to a close with the holding of the Final Close-out Workshop in Dakar, Senegal from the February 11th to 13th 2020.

Despite financial challenges and the Covid-19 pandemic during thereporting period, ATPS activities have not been paralyzed and more

The workshop sought to provide an opportunity for the Councils

efforts are being put in resource mobilization through proposal de-and other relevant stakeholders to share experiences and lessons

velopment and in other fundraising strategies.

learnt from the activities of SGCI Phase 1.

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APPENDIX
1. APPENDIX 1: ATPS Financial Statements
2. APPENDIX 2: Grants Received in 2020
3. APPENDIX 3: Work Plan and Budget for the period
01 January – 31 December 2021
4. APPENDIX 4: ATPS Board Members
5. APPENDIX 5: ATPS Responsible STI Advisory Committee
6. APPENDIX 6: ATPS Regional Steering Committee Members
7. APPENDIX 7: ATPS Secretariat Staff during the period of
01 January 2020 - 31December 2020
8. APPENDIX 8: ATPS National Chapter Coordinators

Science,Technology
andandInnovation
for for
Science,Technology
Innovation
AfricanDevelopment
AfricanDevelopment
1.

APPENDIX 1: ATPS Financial Statements

2.

APPENDIX 2: Grants Received in 2017

3.

APPENDIX 3: Work Plan and Budget for the period 01January – 31 December
2018

4.

APPENDIX 4: ATPS Board Members

5.

APPENDIX 5: ATPS Responsible STI Advisory Committee

6.

APPENDIX 6: ATPS Regional Steering Committee Members

7.

APPENDIX 7: ATPS Secretariat Staff during the period of 01 January 2017 31December 2017

8.

APPENDIX 8: ATPS National Chapter Coordinators

29
27

Appendix
Appendix1.0:
1.0:ATPS
Financial Statements
ATPS Financial
Statements

28
30

APPENDIX 1.0: Financial Statement (Unaudited)

AFRICAN TECHNOLOGY POLICY STUDIES NETWORK (ATPS)STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

PAGE 2

INCOME2020
US$379,246.81

2019
US$
433,246.00

Total Income

379,246.81

433,246.00

EXPENDITURE

285,112.97

570,654.00

Total Expenditure

285,112.97

570,654.00(DEFICIT)/SURPLUS FOR THE YEAR

94,133.84(137,408)

Finance Charge/Income

31

APPENDIX 1.0: Financial Statement (Unaudited)

32

APPENDIX 1.0: Financial Statement (Unaudited)

AFRICAN TECHNOLOGY POLICY STUDIES NETWORK (ATPS)STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

As at 1 January 2020
Surplus for the year
Accumulated deficit as at 31 December 2020

33

PAGE 4General fundUS$(122,581)
94,133.84(28,447.16)

APPENDIX 1.0: Financial Statement (Unaudited)

AFRICAN TECHNOLOGY POLICY STUDIES NETWORK (ATPS)
CASH FLOWSSTATEMENTCASH
FLOW STATEMENTPAGE 5

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
Note

OPERATING ACTIVITIES(Deficit)/Surplus for the year
Adjustments for:
Depreciation
Amortization
Prior year adjustment

2020
US$

2019
US$

94,134(137,408)

3,474

2,884
894

(18,988.5)

Operating (deficit)/surplus before working capital

78,620(133,630)(Increase) / Decrease in other receivables(6829.36)

5,817

Increase/(Decrease) in payables and accruals
Net cash used in operating activities(90,784)(18994)45,809(82,004)

INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchase of furniture and equipment
Net cash outflow from investing activities(911.76)(911.76)(6837)(6837)(19182.86)
44,404(88841)
133,245

Cash and cash equivalents at 31st December

25,22144,404

Represented by:
Bank and cash balances

25,22144,404(Decrease)/Increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at 1 January

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Appendix 2.0:
Grants Received in 2020

S/N

Title of Grant 					Donor 				Amount1

Institutional Review of Agricultural Policy in Kenya

Africa (AGRA)

USD 6,000.00

Review of the Policy and Institutional landscape for Eco-

Lancaster University

USD 120,903.20

Mapping research infrastructure to enhance the resilience of

Association of African Universities

USD 8,000.00

science systems in Sub-saharan Africa(AAU)

Two days training fees for the application and /or use of the

Alliance for Green Revolution In

tools to gauge progress in preparedness and implementation

Africa (AGRA)

Alliance for Green Revolution In

2

3

4

Innovation In Africa

USD 2,000.00

of the NDCs in selected countries
5

Consultancy service to prepare Analytical note on technological innovation, entrepreneurship development, scientific

African Development Bank

USD 45,000.00

research and development for economic transformation
6
USD 181,903.2

Total

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Appendix 3.0:
Appendix 3.0:
Work Plan and Budget for the Period
Work Plan and Budget for the Period
01January 2018 - 31December 2018
01 January 2021 - 31 December 2021

36

34

APPENDIX 3.0: Work Plan and Budget for the period 01 January 2021 - 31 December 2021

STRATEGICOBJECTIVESOUTCOMESPLANNED ACTIVITIESEXPECTED
Lancaster
TIME
FRAME

AAU

Bio
VisionAFDB

AFREXI-MBANK

CRES

Stantec

Programmatic Objective 1: STI policy research, policymaking and advocacy
A1. Undertake

1.More available research ev-

A.1.1 Commission STI policy research studies inJanuary

STI policy

idence to inform policies and deci- selected and allied sectors - AAU Consultancy

2021 toresearchsion-making at various levels- Mapping research infrastructure to enhanceDec

and capacity

2. Improved capacity of relevant

the resilience of science systems in sub-Saharan2021

building instakeholders to conduct, formu-

Africaselected sectors

late and implement policies for

A.1.2 Collaborate with other institutions toMarchto generate

sustainable development in thegenerate more research evidence – Lancaster2021

evidence-based

selected sectors

University - A High-level International Policy

knowledge

3 A comprehensive stakeholder

Dialogue on Eco-Innovation in Africa

for policy andreport showing different catego-

AFDB – consultancy services to prepare an

decision-making

ries of actors in the intra-Africa

analytical note

trade by sectors, their roles, link-

A.1.3 Strengthen capacities of stakeholders toAugustages/relationship, power, interest,

undertake policy research, policymaking and2021 toand influence pathways

policy implementation activities

Dec

4. A comprehensive report on the

A.1.4 Stakeholder analysis and mapping of the2021

policy and institutional landscapeintra-Africa trade landscape across the selected

for intra-Africa trade develop-

sectors within the triple helix

Augustment exposing the statuses, what

A.1.5 Review and analysis of the policy and2021 toworks, what doesn’t work andinstitutional landscapes for intra-Africa trade

Dec

why.

development2021$ 8,000£ 16,460$30,000$30,000$25,000

5. A report on the skills and skill
gaps for employability, entre-

A.1.6 Review of the requisite skills for employ-preneurship and technologicalability, entrepreneurship and technologicalAugustA2. Influenceinnovation towards intra-Africa

innovation towards intra-Africa trade

2021 topolicies andtrade development

A.1.7 Research to solutions for universal accessDec

to childcare services that encourage economic

2021

policymaking at
various levels

6. Three (3) policy briefs drawn

participation of senegalese women.

from each of Activities A.1.4 A

A.1.8 Consultancy for provision of services in

April.1.5 and A. 1.6

the field as senior Lecturer in climate change and2021 to7. More policies formulated toeco-system based adaptation

Dec
2021

support sustainable development
in selected sectors

A.2.1 Undertake policy advocacy campaigns

Programmatic Objective 2: Training, sensitization and capacity building
Identify hotspots for train-

B.1.1 Readily available and accessible training

January

series of STI

ing interventions throughmanuals to aid sustained STI capacity building

2021 totraining manuals

scoping studies

in Africa

Dec

Collaborate with partners

B.1.2 Increased collaborations with other STI

2021

B1 Develop

1.

2.

to develop training manuals actors within and outside Africa
as may be necessaryMore suitable training

B.2.1 Undertake capacity needs assessments

training,

interventions that meetprior to mounting STI training programs

January

sensitization andthe needs of stakeholders

B.2.2 Collaborate with like-minded institutions

2021 tocapacity building

accomplishedto implement STI training programs Monitor and

Dec

More stakeholders become

evaluate all training programs

2021

B2 Undertakefor relevant

1.

2.

stakeholders onaware and improve their

STI related issues

capacity to deploy STI
knowledge and skills for socioeconomic development
3.

Increased ability to meetstakeholders’ STI needs
through training and capacity building

37$20,000$12,535.71$13,672

STRATEGICOBJECTIVESOUTCOMESPLANNED ACTIVITIESEXPECTED
Lancaster
TIME
FRAME

AAU

Bio
VisionProgrammatic Objective 3: Youth and gender empowerment
C.1 Promote the

1. Increased youth and women

C.1.1 Mobilize youth and women and empower

Ongoing

African Youthparticipation in STI with improved

them to harness opportunities in agriculture,through

energy, environment and health for development

the yearForum for Science capacity to undertake research,
and Technology

policy and practice for sustainable C.1.2 Support regional knowledge sharing and(AYFST) and thedevelopment

cooperation among youth and women C.1.3

African Women

2. Increased opportunity for

Provide targeted training and capacity building

Forum for Science knowledge sharing, networking

programmes in specialized STI areas C.1.4 Offer

and Technology

and collaboration among African

fellowships, internships and mentoring services(AWFST)

youth and women

C.1.5 Reward and celebrate African youth andprogrammes

3. Increased ability of African

women inventors and innovators

youth and women to innovate andsolve societal challenges
C.2 Support

1.Production of quality STEM

C.2.1 Offer a number of scholarships annually

Ongoing

African youth

graduates to support industrial

to African youth and women in STEM education

throughand women ingrowthand research

the yearscience, technolo- 2. More jobs created to absorb

C.2.2 Offer supports to youth and women withgy, engineering

young graduates

innovative ideas to start up business venturesand mathematics

3. Increased capacity to manage

C.2.3 Provide supports for innovation incubation(STEM) educa-

businesses

programmes and links to venture capitaltion, research andinvestment
Programmatic Objective 4: Knowledge brokerage, management and commercialization
D.1 Create plat-

1. Increasingly networked science

D.1.1 Organize annual stakeholders’ meetings,

Ongoing

forms to increasesystem actors that could translateroundtables, fora and dialogue on topical STI

throughand strengthen

STI knowledge into products andissues of national and regional interests

the yearcollaboration

services

D.1.2 Develop innovation incubation and start-

and networking

2. Opportunities for the creation

up programmes in the selected sectors including

between andof more jobs and wealth on the

agriculture, energy, environment and healthamong STI actors

continentfor development
D.2 Produce

1. Well-informed African society

D.2.1 Publication and dissemination knowledge

knowledge prod-that is capable of utilizing new

products such as journal articles, policy briefs,

Ongoing

ucts to enhanceknowledge products to better

research papers, working papers, issue papers

throughknowledge

their living conditions

and newspapers customized to the different

the yearsharing among

stakeholder categories – Lancaster University

actorsTechnical Report & Policy Brief£ 9,291

D.2.2 Training on how to produce quality STI
knowledge products
D.3 Offer

1. A mutually beneficial technicalD.3.1 Undertake scoping studies on specifictechnology

cooperation between African

client needs to inform investment decisions

cooperation

countries and international

D.3.2 Facilitate bilateral agreements for technol-

services between

investors

ogy transfer and cooperation between Africaninternationalcountries and international investors

investors andD.3.3 Conduct trainings for personnel working in

Africa countries

the interface of technology management

and institutions
Programmatic Objective 5: Intra-Africa and Global Collaboration and Partnerships
E.1 Revitalize the

1. Increased visibility and impacts

E.1.1 Secure core funding supports from devel-

Ongoing

ATPS nationalof the ATPS at the national,

opment partners to support the ATPS National

throughchapters in 27

regional and continental levels

Chapters

the year

African countries

2. Better engagement of theE.1.2 Continually engage the ATPS Nationaland 3 diaspora

national chapters that will lead

Chapters in the programmes of the ATPS andchapters to ef-

to more meaningful impacts atin forums at national, regional and continental

fectively promotevarious levels

levels

STI research, pol-38

$ 10000

AFDB

AFREXI-MBANK

CRES

Stantec

STRATEGICOBJECTIVESOUTCOMESPLANNED ACTIVITIESEXPECTED
Lancaster
TIME
FRAME

AAU

Bio
VisionAFDB

AFREXI-MBANK

CRES

Stantec

Programmatic Objective 5: Intra-Africa and Global Collaboration and Partnerships
icy and practicein their respective
countries
E.2

1.Improved well-being of the Afri-

E.2.1 Partner and collaborate with like-minded

Ongoing

Mobilize financial

can people through development

institutions and organizations in Africa andthroughresources tointerventions and supports

beyond to raise funds to implement programmes

the yearpromote STI

2.Increased partnerships andon STI development with particular interest in

development incollaboration between and among agriculture, food and nutrition security; energy;

Africalike-minded institutions.

£ 16,460

environment and climate change; and health$30,000

innovations
E.2.2 Sign partnership agreements, and MOUs
to promote partnerships and collaborations with

$30,000

other institutions
E.3 Support the

1. Achieve the Africa we all

E.3.1 Create awareness on the STISA 2024

Ongoing

implementation

want - An integrated, prosperous

among relevant institutions and agencies inthroughof the AU’s

and peaceful Africa driven and

Africa and beyond

the year

Agenda 2063 andmanaged by its own citizens andE.3.2 Partner with the AUC, its bodies and otherparticularly the

representing a dynamic force in

pan-African STI organizations to develop and

STISA 2024

the international arena.

implement programs/projects focusing on the$25,000

priority areas of STISA 2024 which aims to accelerate Africa’s transition to an innovation-led,knowledge-based economy
Total Programmes in USD
Conversion rate € 1 to $ 1.2, £1 to $1.301)

33,5028,000 10,000 30,000

12,535.71
175,000

Administration costs
33,502 8,000

GRAND TOTAL in USD

APPENDIX 3.0: Work Plan for the period 01 January 2021 - 31 December 2021
SUMMARY OF THE 2021 ESTIMATED BUDGET

ESTIMATED INCOME 					BUDGET (US$)

Lancaster University

35,502The Association of African Universities (AAU)

8,000

Biovision Africa Trust (BVaT)

10,000African Development Bank (AFDB)

30,000African Export-Import Bank (AFREXIMBANK)

250,000

Consortium for Economic and Social Research (CRES)

12,535.71

Stantec

13,672

Total Estimated Income

359,709.71

39

10,000 30,000 250,000 12,535.71 13,672

ATPS Board Members

Appendix
4.0:
Appendix
4.0:
2020
Board
Members
ATPSATPS
Board
Members
Mr. Chuma Ikenze
Chairperson

Chuma
IkenzeProf. Mr.
Crispus
Makau
KiambaChairperson
Board
ChairChairman
personMrs.Dr.
Peggy
OTI-Boateng
Akanimo
Odon
DirectorDr. El Tayeb Mustafa

Dr. El Tayeb Mustafa

Dr. El Tayeb Mustafa
Director

Prof.
KiambaMr.Crispus
RichardMakau
Von Kaufmann

Dr George Owusu Essegbey
Director
Director

Mrs. Peggy OTI-Boateng

Prof. Azikiwe Peter Onwualu
Director

Prof. Banji Oyeleran Oyeyinka
Prof. Crispus Makau Kiamba

Dr. Catherine
Adeya
Dr. Nicholas
OzorWeya

Prof . Chinwe Ifejika Speranza
Ex-Officio
MemberDirector

44

Mr. Richard Von Kaufmann

Dr.
Dr.Nicholas
NicholasOzor
Ozor
Ex-Officio
MemberExecutive
Directorand Secretary

44

40

Prof. Banji Oyeleran

Dr. Catherine Ade(ATPS National Chapters –tive)SouthernDirector
Africa Representative)
Executive
ATPS-Swaziland
National
African Technology
PolicyCoordinatorStudies
Senior Lecturer
Network(ATPS) & ATPS National
Coordinator
Faculty of AgriculP.O. Box 10081-00100
ture,
Nairobi, Kenya
University
SwazilandTel:+254 20 of
2714028
Tel+: +268
527
40 21
Fax:
254 202714028

plied Sciences Mona Campus,
UNU-MERIT
The University of the West In35, rue Lhomonddies Kingston 7, Jamaica
75005 Paris, France
Email:ishenkumba.kahwa@
CODE de LA PORTE: 357B
gmail.com
Tel: +33 1 47 07 37 90
E-mail: Lmytelka@gmail.com

APPENDIX 5.0:
Email:madube@agric.uniswa.
E-mail:nozor@atpnet.org
sz
ATPS Responsible STI Advisory Committee
14.
Musa
A. Dube2
15. Dr.
Prof.
MichaelC. Madukwe
1 National
(ATPS
(ATPS
National Chapters
Chapters ––Southern
AfricaRepresentative)
Representative)
Western Africa
ATPS-Swaziland
National
ATPS-Nigeria National
Coordinator
Coordinator
SeniorLecturer& ATPS National
Professor,
Department
ofCoordinator
Facultyof AgriculAgricultural Extension
ture,
University of Nigeria
Universityof Swaziland
Nsukka, Enugu
State
Tel
: +268 527 40 21
Nigeria

10. Prof. Lynn K. Mytelka
1Professorial
11.
Dr. George
O. Essegbey
Fellow
Director,
UNU-MERITSTEPRI-C.S.I.R.
35, rue Lhomond
P.O.
BoxParis,
CT 51975005
FranceAccra,
CODEGhanade LA PORTE: 357B
Tel:
Tel:+233-21-779401/773856+33 1 47 07 37 90
Email:
E-mail:george_essegbey@
Lmytelka@gmail.com
yahoo.co.uk

Email:madube@agric.uniswa.
Tel: +234 42 771019
sz
Email: madukwe@hotmail.com
madukwemichael@yahoo.com

4 Prof. Michael C. Madukwe
15.
(ATPS National Chapters –Western Africa Representative)
ATPS-Nigeria National
Coordinator
Professor, Department ofAgricultural Extension
University of Nigeria
Nsukka, Enugu State
Nigeria

12.
Prof.
Francis
Mutua
3 Dr.
11.
GeorgeO. Essegbey
National
Project
Coordinator
Director,
Applied Training Project
STEPRI-C.S.I.R.
Nile
Basin
Initiative
P.O.
Box
CT 519Nairobi,Kenya
Accra,
Ghana
Tel:+233-21-779401/773856+254 20 208 0371
Tel:
Email:fmutua@nilebasin.org
or
Email: george_essegbey@
fmmutua@gmail.com
yahoo.co.uk

APPENDIX 5.0:
ible STI Advisory Committee

mba Kahwa
Pure and Apona Campus,
the West Inamaicaba.kahwa@

12. Prof. Francis Mutua
5 Dr. Nicholas
13.
Ozor
National
Project Coordinator(ATPS
RepresentaAppliedSecretariat
Training Project
tive)
Nile Basin Initiative
Executive
Director
Nairobi, Kenya
AfricanTechnology
Tel: +254 20
208 0371 Policy
Studies
Email:fmutua@nilebasin.org or
Network(ATPS)
fmmutua@gmail.com
P.O. Box 10081-00100
Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254 20 2714028
Fax: + 254 20 2714028
E-mail: nozor@atpnet.org

Tel: +234 42 771019
Email: madukwe@hotmail.com

madukwemichael@yahoo.com

46

46. Mytelkawdce
TE: 357B
37 90@gmail.com

14. Dr. Musa A. Dube
(ATPS National Chapters –Southern Africa Representative)
ATPS-Swaziland National
Coordinator
Senior Lecturer & ATPS National
Coordinator Faculty of Agriculture,
University of Swaziland
Tel : +268 527 40 21

Email:madube@agric.uniswa.
sz

Essegbey

15. Prof. Michael C. Madukwe(ATPS National Chapters –Western Africa Representative) 41
ATPS-Nigeria National
CoordinatorDr. Sylvester Ndeso Atanga
ATPS Cameroon
Faculty of Health Sciences
University of Buea
P.O. Box 63 South West Province
Republic of Cameroon
Tel: + 237-75816047
Cell: +237-99841433
Email: ndiande@yahoo.com

Dr. Arsène Konan Kouadio
ATPS Côte d’Ivoire
Centre Ivoirien de Recherches
Economiques et Sociales (CIRES)
Cocody, Boulevard Latrille08 BP. 1295 ABIDJAN
08, Côte d’ivoire
Tel.: (225) 22 444 363 / 22448942
Fax.: (225) 22 440829
Email: arsenekk@yahoo.fr

Prof.
Michael Madukwe
Dr. Sylvester
Ndeso Atanga
ATPS
ATPSNigeria
Cameroon
Departmentof Agricultural
Faculty of Health
Sciences
Extension
University of Buea
University
Nigeria,
P.O. Box 63ofSouthWest Province
Nsukka,State
RepublicEnugu
of CameroonTel:
42 771019
Tel:+234+ 237-75816047
Cell:
234 803 700 6968
Cell:++237-99841433
Email:
Email:madukwemichael@ndiande@yahoo.com
yahoo.com

Prof. Femi Olokesusi
Dr. Arsène Konan Kouadio
ATPS Nigeria
ATPS Côte d’Ivoire
Nigerian Institute for Social
Centre Ivoirien de Recherches
and Economic Research (NISER)
Economiques et Sociales (CIRES)
P.M.B 5 UI Post Office
Cocody, Boulevard Latrille
Oyo Road, Ojoo, Ibadan, Nigeria
08 BP. 1295 ABIDJAN
Tel: +234 2 8103345/8102904
08, Côte d’ivoire
Fax: +234 2 2413121
Tel.: (225) 22 444 363 / 22448942
Email: femioloke@yahoo.com
Fax.: (225) 22 440829
Email: arsenekk@yahoo.fr

APPENDIX 6.0:
APPENDIX
6.0:
arsenekouadio@hotmail.com
ATPS
RegionalSteering
Steering Committee
Members
ATPS
Regional
Committee
Members

arsenekouadio@hotmail.com

Dr.
Musa
A. DubeProf.
MichaelMadukwe
ATPS
ATPSSwaziland
Nigeria
Facultyof Agriculture
Departmentof Agricultural
University
Extension of Swaziland
LuyengoCampus
Universityof Nigeria,
P.Nsukka,
O. Luyengo,
Swaziland
Enugu
State
Tel:
40 21
Tel:+268+234527
42 771019
Fax:
21 6968
Cell:+268+ 234527
80340700
Cell:+268
618 15 79
Email:
madukwemichael@
Email:madube@agric.uniswa.sz
yahoo.com

Prof.
Femi Olokesusi
Mr.
KennethW. Aduda
ATPS
Nigeria
ATPS Kenya
NigerianandInstitutefor Social
Projects
Resource
and Economic
Research (NISER)
Mobilization
Manager
P.M.B 5Industrial
UI Post Office
Kenya
Research
Oyo Road, Ojoo, Ibadan, Nigeria
Development
Tel: +234(KIRDI)
2 8103345/8102904
InstituteFax:+234
2 2413121
P.O. Box 54139-00200
Email: femioloke@yahoo.com
Nairobi,Kenya
Tel: +254 20 609498
Email: adudakenwo@gmail.com

Dr. Musa
A. DubeEx-officio
memberATPS Dr.
Swaziland
Nicholas Ozor
Facultyof Agriculture
Executive
Director ATPS
UniversityofTechnology
Swaziland Policy
AfricanLuyengoCampusStudies
Network
P. O. Luyengo,
Swaziland
P.O. Box 10081-00100
Tel: +268
527
40
21
Nairobi, Kenya
Fax: +268
527
40
Tel: +254 20 21
2714092
Cell: +268
618 15
Fax: +254
2079
2714028
Email:madube@agric.uniswa.sz
Email: nozor@atpsnet.org

Ex-officio member
Mr. Kenneth W. Aduda
Dr. George Owusu Essegbey
ATPS Kenya
Director, STEPRI/CSIR
Projects and Resource
P.O. Box CT 519,
Mobilization Manager
Accra, Ghana
Kenya Industrial Research
Tel: +233 21 773856
Development
Fax: +233 21 773068
Institute (KIRDI)
Cell: +233 243 753314
P.O. Box 54139-00200
Email: george_essegbey
Nairobi, Kenya@yahoo.co.uk
Tel: +254 20 609498
Email: adudakenwo@gmail.com

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Ex-officio member
Dr. Nicholas Ozor
Executive Director ATPS
African Technology Policy
Studies Network
P.O. Box 10081-00100
Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254 20 2714092
Fax: +254 20 2714028
Email: nozor@atpsnet.org

47

42

Ex-officio member
Dr. George Owusu Essegbey
Director, STEPRI/CSIR
P.O. Box CT 519,
Accra, Ghana
Tel: +233 21 773856
Fax: +233 21 773068
Cell: +233 243 753314
Email: george_essegbey@yahoo.co.uk

APPENDIX 7.0:
ATPS Secretariat Staff during the period of
1 January 2020 - 31 December 2020
The ATPS Secretariat in 2020 include:
1. Dr Nicholas Ozor - Executive Director
2. Ruth Oriama - Research Officer
3. Mr. Alfred Nyambane - Research Officer
4. Damaris Kaseva - Research Officer
5. Mr .William Owande - Research Assistant Intern
6. Mr Jeff Owino - Data analyst intern
7. Felix Musila - Communications and Outreach Assistant
8. Mathew Imulia - Information and Communication Technology Consultant
9. Ian Njuguna - Information and Communication Technology Consultant
10. Ms. Rachel Nzambi - Finance and Administrative Officer
11. Mark Kimani – Finance and Administration Officer
12. Sharon Cherop - Secretary and Personal Assistant to Executive Director

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Science,
Technology
andandInnovation
for for
Science,Technology
Innovation
AfricanDevelopment
AfricanDevelopment
1.

APPENDIX 1: ATPS Financial Statements

2.

APPENDIX 2: Grants Received in 2017

3.

APPENDIX 3: Work Plan and Budget for the period 01January – 31 December
2018

4.

APPENDIX 4: ATPS Board Members

5.

APPENDIX 5: ATPS Responsible STI Advisory Committee

6.

APPENDIX 6: ATPS Regional Steering Committee Members

7.

APPENDIX 7: ATPS Secretariat Staff during the period of 01 January 2017 31December 2017

8.

APPENDIX 8: ATPS National Chapter Coordinators

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National Chapter Coordinators

National Chapter Coordinators

APPENDIX 8.0: ATPS National Chapters Coordinators
African Technology Policy Studies Network (ATPS)

ATPS NATIONAL CHAPTER COORDINATORS
Australia
Mr. David Doepel
Chair, Africa Research Group, Murdoch
University
90 South Street
MurdochWestern Australia 6150
Tel: +61418912287
Email: d.doepel@murdoch.edu.au
Benin
Dr. Roch L. Mongbo
Senior Lecturer & Researcher
FIDESPRA/Univ. of Abomey Calava and
CEBEDES – XU dodo
02 BP 778
Cotonou, Benin
Tel: +229-21304139
Cell : +229 95 96 64 46
Email: rochl_mongbo@yahoo.fr
Botswana
Mpho Thabang Rapoo
Botswana University of Agriculture andTechnology,
Plot 10071 Boseja, Palapye, Botswana
Postal address: Private Bag 0016,
Palapye, Botswana
Email: mtrapoo@gmail.com; rapoom@
biust.ac.bw
Tel: (+267) 72 865 060; (+267) 493
1826
Burkina Faso
Dr. Benoit Kabore
Université de Ouagadougou
01 BP 4487
Ouagadougou 01
Burkina Faso
Tel: 226 812008/380715
Email: benkabor2003@yahoo.fr
Cameroon
Prof. Sylvester Ndeso Atanga
Lecturer, Epidemology & Public HealthFaculty of Health Sciences
University of Buea
P.O. Box 63
South West Province
Republic of Cameroon
Tel: + 237-75816047

Cote d’Ivore
Prof. Arsène Kouadio,
Associate Professor, University ofAbi¬djan-Cocody ; Researcher, CIRES
Director, Laboratoire de croissance
Economique
Executive Director, Institut pour leDével¬oppement (IPD),
Coordinator, ATPS Côe d’Ivoire,
Coordinator, RIA Côte d’Ivoire,
Fellow Researcher, AERC, Poverty
Eco¬nomic Policy (PEP),
Cocody, Boulelevard Latrille
08 B.P. 1295 Abidjan 08, Côte d’Ivoire
Tel : +225 22 44 60 99
Fax: +225 22 48 82 84
Mobile : +225 07 98 46 80 / 05 95 97 91
E-mail: arsenekk@yahoo.fr
arsenekouadio@hotmail.com
Egypt
Ms. Manal Moustafa Samra
Focal Point Coordinator
45 Noubar Street, Bab El-Louk
8th Floor, Apt 29,Cairo
Egypt
Tel: +20105005284
Email: mmsamra@gmail.com
Ethiopia
Mr. Wondwossen Belete,
National Coordinator
Director of Intellectual Property
Protec¬tion and Technology Transfer,
Ethiopian Industrial Property
Organiza¬tion (EIPO)
Email: wondwossenbel@yahoo.com
GambiaVacantGhana
Dr. Fred Amu-Mensah
Senior Research Scientist
CSIR Water Research Institute
P.O. Box M.32
Accra, Ghana
Tel: +233-24-4748197
Fax: +233 21 77 7170
Email: assabil@aim.com;

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Kenya
Dr. Stephen Karimi
Director of Quality Assurance , National
Commission for Science, Technology
and Innovation (NACOSTI)
P.O. Box 30623, 00100 Nairobi-Kenya
Tel: +254727923357
Email:karimisteve@gmail.com
Lesotho
Mr. Denis Sekoja Phakisi
Acting National Coordinator
Manufacturing Manager
Loti Brick
P.O. Box 8008, Maseru 100, Lesotho
Tel: +266 5885 3389
Fax: +266 22310071
Email: ds.phakisi@lycos.com
Liberia
Dr. Wollor Emmanuel Topor
National Coordinator
Acting Dean
College of Science and Technology
University of Liberia
Tel: + 231-6875802
Email: wollortopor@yahoo.com
MalawiDr. Kingdom M. Kwapata
Bunda College, P.O. Box 219,
Lilongwe, Malawi
Tel: +265 999195477
E-mail: kwapata@yahoo.com
Mali
Dr. Sidiki Gabriel Dembele
Agrochimie/Agroforesterie et Fertilitédes sols
Bureau Ouest-Africain d’Appui
Organisa¬tional et de Technologies
Appropiées
B.P. E 3730, Bamako, Mali
Tél. : (223) 226 2012
Fax : (223) 226 2504
Cell : (223) 71 3806
Email: sidikigabriel@hotmail.com orousmanenia2000@yahoo.fr;
filifingdem@yahoo.fr;

www.atpsnet.org
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National Chapter Coordinators

National Chapter Coordinators

APPENDIX 8.0: ATPS National Chapters Coordinators
African Technology Policy Studies Network (ATPS)

ATPS NATIONAL CHAPTER COORDINATORS
MoroccoProf. Dr. Saïd Boujraf
National Coordinator
Director of the Clinical Neuroscience
Laboratory
Department of Biophysics and Clinical
MRI Methods
Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Fez
BP. 1893; Km 2.200, Sidi Hrazem Road,Fez 30000, MoroccoTel: +212 667 780 442
Fax: +212 535 619 321
E-mail: sboujraf@gmail.com
MozambiqueEng. Lourino Alberto Chemane
ICT and Planning Advisor
Executive Secretariat, ICT Policy
Commis-sion
Bairro da Coop
Rua Particular Dr. Antonio de Almeida
61 R/C Direito, Maputo
MoçambiqueTel: +258 21 309398
Fax: +258 21 302289
Cell : +258 82 3110700
Email: chemane@infopol.gov.mz;
lourino.chemane@mctestp.gov.mz;
NigeriaProf. Michael C. Madukwe
Professor, Department of Agricultural
Ex-tension
University of Nigeria
Nsukka, Enugu State
Nigeria
Tel: +234 42 771019
Fax: +234 42 771500
Cell: +234 803 700 6968
Email: michael.madukwe@unn.edu.ng,
madukwemichael@yahoo.com
Prof. Femi Olokesusi
Nigerian Institute for Social andEconom¬ic Research (NISER)
P.M.B 5 UI Post Office
Oyo Road, Ojoo, Ibadan, Nigeria
Tel: +234 2 8103345/8102904
Fax: +234 2 2413121
Email: femioloke@yahoo.com

RwandaDr. Marie-Christine Gasingirwa,
Director General, Science, Technology
and Research,
Ministry of Education, Rwanda.
Email: cgasingirwa@mineduc.gov.rw
Namibia
Surveyor Uzochukwu Okafor
Surveyor- General
Directorate of Survey and Mapping
Ministry of Land Reform
Tel: +264(0)2965036
Mobile: +264811223311
Email: uzo.okafor@mlr.gov.na
Sierra Leone
Dr. Kelleh Gbawuru Mansaray
Dean of Faculty, Faculty of Engineering
at Fourah Bay College, University of
Sierra Leone.
Mount Auroel
PMB Freetown Sierra Leone
Mobile: +23278476527
Email: mansaraykg@gmail.com
SenegalDr. Papa Alioune Sarr Ndiaye
ESP BP 15475 DAKAR Fann
SénégalTél : Bureau (221) 864 54 18
Fax : (221) 864 21 43
Domicile (221) 820 23 88
Cellulaire (221) 634 58 88
Email : papaas.ndiaye@ucad.edu.sn
papaas.ndiye@gmail.com
South Africa
Prof. Mark Swilling
Stellenbosch University, Private Bag X1,
Matieland, 7602, South Africa
Cell: +27(0)83-459 7417
Tel: +27(0)21-881 3196
Fax: +27(0)21 - 881 3294
Email: swilling@sun.ac.za
mark.Swilling@sopmp.sun.ac.za
Sudan
Mrs. Nadia Hassan Sidahmed
Economic Studies Department

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Cen¬tre (IRCC) Sudan
Tel: +249 911449106
Email: nadiahsh@yahoo.co.uk
Swaziland
Dr. Musa Dube
Senior Lecturer
Faculty of Agriculture
University of Swaziland
Luyengo Campus
P. O. Luyengo, Swaziland
Email: madube@uniswa.sz
Tanzania
Dr. Amos Nungu
Director General
Tanzania Commission for Science andTechnology
P.O. Box 4302,
Dar-es-Salaam Tanzania.
Tel: +255222774023
Email: amos.nungu@costech.or.tz;
amos.nungu@gmail.com
United Kingdom
Mrs. Martha Ada Ugwu
National Coordinator
59 Highgrove Road
Walderslade, Chatham
Kent, ME5 7SF, UK
Tel: +4401634310389/07985476289
Email: Martha.ugwu@yahoo.co.uk
UgandaDr. John Okuonzi
National Coordinator
Kyambogo University
Faculty of Engineering, Department ofElectrical and Electronic Engineering,
P.O. Box 1, Kyambogo, Kampala,
UgandaTel: +256 782 353034
jokuonzi@kyu.ac.ug or
okuonzijohnie@yahoo.com
United states of America.
Dr. Anthony C. Ikeme
National Coordinator
President & CEO
Clintriad Pharma Services

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National Chapter Coordinators

APPENDIX 8.0: ATPS National Chapters Coordinators
African Technology Policy Studies Network (ATPS)

ATPS NATIONAL CHAPTER COORDINATORS

102 Pickering Way, Suite 200
Exton, PA 19341
Tel: 484.753.3405
Cell: 215.380.9920
Fax: 610.384.5455
Email: aikeme@clintriad.com
ZambiaProf. Francis Yamba
Director, Centre for Energy
Environ¬ment and Engineering Zambia(CEEEZ) Ltd, 176 Parirenyatwa Road
Suite B. Fairview, P/B E721
Lusaka, Zambia
Tel/Fax: +260 211 223118

Email: ceeez2015@gmail.com;
ceeez@zamnet.zm
Zimbabwe
Mr. Benson Zwizwai
Deputy Director
Institute of Development Studies
P. O. Box 880
Harare, Zimbabwe
Tel: +263 4 333341/3
Fax: +263 4 333345
Cell: +263 912245614
Email: bmutzwizwai@yahoo.com

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8th Floor, Chancery Building, Valley Road
P.O. Box 10081-00100, Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254 020 2714092; Fax: +254 20 2714028
Email: info@atpsnet.org
Url: http://www.atpsnet.org
Skype: ATPS Network

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