13 February 2023
Addressing science diaspora in tackling challenges
At the invitation of Dr Heide Hackmann of the Future Africa Institute, members of the SDCfA Working Group met over lunch with her, Prof. Chris Isike of the University of Pretoria, and Prof. Xiaotian Zhang and Prof. David Mickler of the Curtin University Australia on 13 February 2023.
The meeting discussed the importance of addressing science diaspora in tackling challenges towards ‘the Africa we want’, and the link between science diplomacy and science policy.
Further discussion is intended to be part of an exploratory and design workshop during the week of 22 May 2023 – hosted by the Future Africa Institute.
Toto Matshediso, Prof. David Mickler, Carol o’Brien, Prof. Xiaotian Zhang, Dr Heide Hackmann, Prof Chris Isike, Dr Ndumiso Cingo, and Tebogo Mokoma.