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The African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) is a non-profit and non-partisan Inter-governmental think-tank, whose core mandate is to pursue policy-oriented research to strengthen the capacity of African countries and institutions to harness science, technology and innovation (STI) for sustainable development.
Founded in 1988 by the renowned African scientist and scholar, the late Prof. Calestous Juma, the Centre is mandated to undertake capacity building, conduct research, provide advisory services and disseminate information on the policy aspects of the application of STI for sustainable development in Africa.
Goal
To position ACTS as a think tank of choice for policy research in the application of STI in strategic thematic areas including climate change, energy, digital innovation, agriculture and food security; inclusive innovation- through quality research, policy analysis, dialogue, capacity building and outreach.
Value Proposition
- Conduct high quality research, policy analysis, capacity building and outreach on the application of science, technology and innovation policies for sustainable development.
- Facilitate and convene evidence-based policy dialogue and debates.
- Inform, influence and enhance development theory, policy and practice.
- Put critical issues of science, technology and innovation on the development agenda, with special focus on agriculture, food and nutrition security, climate change and energy.
- Provide independent and objective policy advice to African governments and institutions, regional economic communities, private sector, civil society and put issues critical to Africa’s development on global, regional and national agenda.
- Broker and leverage STI research, knowledge and expertise for development policy and practice in Africa.
Founded in 1988 by the renowned African scientist and scholar, the late Prof. Calestous Juma, the Centre is mandated to undertake capacity building, conduct research, provide advisory services and disseminate information on the policy aspects of the application of STI for sustainable development in Africa.
Goal
To position ACTS as a think tank of choice for policy research in the application of STI in strategic thematic areas including climate change, energy, digital innovation, agriculture and food security; inclusive innovation- through quality research, policy analysis, dialogue, capacity building and outreach.
Value Proposition
- Conduct high quality research, policy analysis, capacity building and outreach on the application of science, technology and innovation policies for sustainable development.
- Facilitate and convene evidence-based policy dialogue and debates.
- Inform, influence and enhance development theory, policy and practice.
- Put critical issues of science, technology and innovation on the development agenda, with special focus on agriculture, food and nutrition security, climate change and energy.
- Provide independent and objective policy advice to African governments and institutions, regional economic communities, private sector, civil society and put issues critical to Africa’s development on global, regional and national agenda.
- Broker and leverage STI research, knowledge and expertise for development policy and practice in Africa.
Vision and mission
Vision
Knowledge for better livelihoods.
Mission
To strengthen the capacity and policies of African countries and institutions to harness science, technology and innovation.
Knowledge for better livelihoods.
Mission
To strengthen the capacity and policies of African countries and institutions to harness science, technology and innovation.
Type of organisation
Non-profit association / initiative / foundation (e.g. non-profit sector)
Address
855P+XPF, Konza
African Centre for Technology Studies 2nd floor Konza Complex
Nairobi-Mombasa Road
Nairobi
Kenya
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