1. eGYAfrica Workshop: better Internet connectivity for research and education in Africa Accra, 24-25 November 2010 Dr Daniel NYANGANYURA ICSU Regional Office for Africa d.nyanganyura@icsu-africa.org www.icsu-africa.org Scientific Research & Educational Networks: the role of ICSU ROA

2. 2 About ICSU  International NGO  Membership of the organization (121 National Scientific Bodies; 30 International Scientific Unions) ICSU Regional Offices Africa (South Africa) inaugurated September 2005 Asia and the Pacific (Malaysia) inaugurated September 2006 Latin America and the Caribbean (Brazil) inaugurated in December 2006 Arab Region (Host to be identified)

3. 3  Identifying and addressing major issues of importance to science and society  Promoting the participation of all scientists in the international scientific endeavour  Creating international, continental and regional networks of excellence - interaction amongst scientists/insti/gov  Fostering regional networks of scientists & institutions to promote research & education– exchange of information, expertise, enhances regional/continental integration  Create synergies and areas of collaboration between scientists, scientific/academic institutions and agencies – (duplication of activities, competition on financial) ICSU Mission: Strengthening International Science for the Benefit of Society HOW – through collaborative research projects

4. 4 Role of ICSU Regional Office for Africa  To ensure that the voice of developing countries influences the international scientific agenda  To ensure that scientists from the sub-continent are fully involved in international research guided by regional priorities ICSU ROA Research - MDGs & Regional Priorities  Poverty alleviation  Food & nutrition Security  Healthcare/Sanitation  Water and sanitation  Energy  Security/Safety  Environmental change  Communication

5. 5 ICSU ROA Science Plans & Projects Website: www.icsu-africa.org

6. 6 ICSU ROA Research Projects - Linkages & Players NRENs, Governments, CSOs, African Diaspora

7. 7 ICSU ROA Book Projects Objectives  Showcase African success stories on issues of S&T and its development to serve the society  To show African scientists as visible players in ST and innovation for sustainable development of the continent The role of NRENs in all this ….

8. 8 ICSU ROA Book Projecte Book Project 1 Topics Health Information Technology Environment Energy

9. 9 ICSU ROA Book Projects Book Project 2: Chemistry for Sustainable Development in Africa Tell our success stories our way, publish them through an environment that is accessible to our people Book Project 3: Climate Change Science in Africa

10. 10 “Until lions have their own historians, tales of the hunt will always glorify the hunter” Africa proverb

11. 11 NRENs: the role of ICSU ROA Building & providing environment for NRENs Supports and encourages all efforts that aim at identifying and addressing critical issues in Africa – (adopting eGY, ICSU Grants) Establishing & implementation of NRENs Linking the NRENs with networks & scientists at regional & global Linking NRENs to ICSU Scientific Unions Identify possible sources of funds Link RENs to AU/NEPAD/ECA

12. 12 For more information and up-dates, visit ICSU global website: www.icsu.orgwww.icsu.org ICSU ROA website: www.icsu-africa.orgwww.icsu-africa.org Thank You High-Performance Communication Environment: A Strategy for Collective Action and Connectivity in Africa