AMASA 2025: Water and Green Hydrogen for Africa's Sustainable Future

🎥✨ Listen to the Keynote Remarks delivered by Her Excellency Esperança Maria Eduardo Francisco da Costa, Vice President of the Republic of Angola 🇦🇴, during the Opening Ceremony of the SASSCAL 2.0 Science Conference held from 7–9 October 2025 in Luanda, Angola. In her address, Her Excellency highlighted the importance of science, research, and innovation in tackling climate change and promoting sustainable development across Southern Africa. She also reaffirmed the Angolan Government’s strong commitment to supporting SASSCAL’s programmes and ensuring that research continues to make a real impact on communities. The SASSCAL 2.0 Science Conference brought together scientists, researchers, policymakers, and students from all member countries to share knowledge and showcase results from the 2.0 Research Programme. 📽️ Watch the full video to hear her powerful words and vision for a more resilient and sustainable Africa! 🌍💪 #SASSCAL #SASSCAL2_0 #ScienceConference #Angola #ClimateAction #Sustainability #ResearchForDevelopment #Innovation #WomenInLeadership #ClimateResilience #ScienceForImpact #EsperançaDaCosta #PartnershipsForChange

🔴CSIR Marks 80 Years of Innovation with Landmark G-STIC Conference in Pretoria🔴 South Africa’s Council for Scientific and Industrial Research is set to celebrate a major milestone—80 years of groundbreaking work in science and technology—with its 9th Biennial Conference. Scheduled for 8 to 10 October 2025 at the CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria, the event partners with the Global Sustainable Technology and Innovation Community for the first time on African soil. Read more⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://lnkd.in/dhibEsi6 #CSIR #centralnewsza

📢 Big news for the global research community! #Egypt has officially joined Horizon Europe, opening a new chapter in cooperation between the #EuropeanUnion and #NorthAfrica. 🌍Once the final agreement is signed, Egyptian researchers will be able to take part in #HorizonEurope projects under the same conditions as EU Member States. 🤜 This partnership creates exciting opportunities for collaboration in areas such as energy transition, food security and water management, and digital innovation - key to building a sustainable future for all. 💡At the widerAdvance Facility, we welcome this important step towards a stronger, more connected research and innovation landscape - one that brings together knowledge, people, and impact across borders. Cairo University Cairo University (جامعة القاهرة) Zewail City of Science and Technology #HorizonEurope #InternationalCooperation #ResearchImpact #Innovation #EUResearch #GlobalPartnerships #ScienceDiplomacy #WideningParticipation #widerAdvanceFacility

Africa Tech Radio was proud to serve as an associated podcast partner for the E1 Lagos GP Tech & Sustainability activities, which included the Africa Blue Economy Summit at Azuri towers; Eko Atlantic City, Lagos. With the theme “Harnessing Africa’s Blue Natural Capital for Sustainable Growth”, the summit convened leaders in government, finance, industry, sustainability, and youth innovation. Key moments included: - Inspiring keynotes by global experts in marine science & fisheries economics - Youth & Innovation pitches spotlighting Africa’s future ocean leaders - High-level panels on scaling Africa’s blue economy - The presentation of the Lagos Manifesto on the African Blue Economy by the Lagos State Government & Red Queen Sustainability Special appreciation to the co-hosts: Lagos State Government, African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), FEDA, Didier Drogba Foundation, Vista Group, E1 Series Series, and knowledge partner Red Queen Sustainability, alongside major E1Lagos GP sponsors including First Bank, Sunbeth Energies, Tolaram, Oando Plc, SPIRO and more. Stay tuned to Africa Tech Radio for exclusive interviews and insights from the summit. #E1LagosGP #BlueEconomy #Sustainability #AfricaTechRadio #Innovation #ClimateAction

How do digital transformation and sustainable innovation intersect in Africa? Field research in Senegal examines how the country is advancing its “twin transition” — utilising digital tools and green innovation to enhance resilience in sectors such as water management and food security. Through the Digital and Innovation Action (DGI), innovators, investors, ESOs, policymakers, and local partners are joining forces to unlock inclusive, tech-driven growth. Insights from over 35 Senegalese stakeholders highlight substantial progress in areas such as solar energy and precision agriculture — and the importance of supportive policies and thriving local ecosystems to scale impact. The study highlights water management and food security as emerging areas for collaboration among Senegalese, Dutch, and European partners, combining local knowledge with international expertise to drive climate adaptation, digitalisation, and inclusive growth. Conducted under Team Europe’s #GlobalGateway, the research was carried out on behalf of the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken) and the European Union, and executed by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO)). 👉 Read the full story: https://buff.ly/PCY7ICQ #TwinTransition #GreenInnovation #DigitalTransformation #TeamEurope #Africa #ClimateAdaptation #RVO #DGI

7 Stories and Updates to Explore in GEI's Latest Newsletter 👇 1. A New Chapter for GEI: Under the leadership of Jos Vaessen, Chief Evaluation Officer and Senior Adviser at the World Bank Independent Evaluation Group, GEI begins its next phase with greater focus on long-term sustainability and impact. 2. This November: IPDET Evaluation Training launches its first training program in #Africa. 3. Coming Soon: GEI's online course "Building Blocks of Effective National Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Systems" 4. Story of Change: #Uzbekistan's journey toward more evidence-based governance 5. Feminist Evaluation in Fragile Settings: Why It Matters More Than Ever - blog post by Rai Sengupta, awardee of the Feminist Innovation on Monitoring and Evaluation (FIME) Small Awards Program, a GEI initiative funded by Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada 6. Biodiversity for a Livable Planet: An Evaluation of The World Bank Group Support for Biodiversity, Fiscal Years 2010–2024 - by the Independent Evaluation Group 7. Story of Change: How GEI is helping transform #evaluation in the Middle East and North Africa (#MENA) through #Taqyeem, the first international evaluation training program in Arabic 🔎 Read all these stories and more in GEI's latest newsletter: https://lnkd.in/egxU3Rmg

Ethiopia’s Industrial Parks Development Corporation Ranked Second in Africa, Ninth Globally by fDi Intelligence #EBR_News Oct 15, 2025 Ethiopia’s Industrial Parks Development Corporation (IPDC) has been ranked #second in Africa and #ninth worldwide in the 2025 Global Free Zones of the Year Awards organized by fDi Intelligence, a division of the Financial Times. The ranking places IPDC just behind Benin’s Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone, which leads the continent and ranks seventh globally. The annual awards evaluated 80 special economic zones from around the world, with judging based on factors such as investment attraction, sustainability efforts, and service integration. fDi Intelligence highlighted IPDC’s continuous improvements and its efficient one-stop service model as key reasons for the recognition. The Corporation, which manages 11 special economic zones and two industrial parks, has successfully attracted major global investors, including South Korea’s Shints and Japan’s Toyo Solar. Building on this momentum, IPDC announced plans to strengthen its competitiveness further, aiming to break into the world’s top five industrial zones in the coming years. #EBR #Ethiopia #Ethiopian #EBRNews #EBR_News #EthiopianBuisnessReview #IndustrialParks #IPDC #FDIIntelligence #GlobalFreeZones2025 #Investment #EconomicGrowth #MadeInEthiopia #IndustrialDevelopment #SpecialEconomicZones #ManufacturingHub Follow EBR for the latest business news, trends, and expert analysis: Telegram (https://t.me/ebr_news) Facebook (https://lnkd.in/ebVxnmpW) LinkedIn (https://lnkd.in/eAVk65Xv) X (Twitter) (https://x.com/EBRnews)

Fair markets are key to growth. The 10th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) Week Conference, co-hosted by the Namibian Competition Commission and the University of Johannesburg's CCRED, has officially kicked off in Windhoek. Deputy Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy (MIME) Hon. Gaudentia Kröhne highlighted the importance of strengthening competition regulation and achieving our vision of an industrial nation. #MIME #ACERWeek2025 #CompetitionLaw #Namibia #EconomicDevelopment

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗔 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 The Euro-Mediterranean Economists Association - EMEA is pleased to release its 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰, reflecting a year of growth, impact, and collaboration across Europe, the Mediterranean, and Africa. The report highlights EMEA’s key achievements — from major contributions at COP29 Azerbaijan in Baku and the #UNGA79 Science Summit in New York, to the launch of new strategic initiatives and EU-funded projects. In 2024, EMEA released 94 publications, convened 20 events, and signed 11 new Memorandums of Understanding, expanding partnerships across 32 countries. Read also the 2025 Strategy Statement by EMEA President Prof. Rym Ayadi “𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗔: 𝗔 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗰𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲” : https://lnkd.in/dXCCuCQn #EMEA #EuroMediterranean #Sustainability #PolicyInnovation #BrainCapital #NatureCapital #InclusiveEconomy #Resilience #Mediterranean #Africa

Previous link was broken. Was a pleasure to recently highlight with Ghana’s Director of Research Cephas on national TV how IDRC is working with multiple stakeholders to strengthen Africa’s science systems — a critical step in advancing research, innovation   #SGCIForum2025 #STISA2034 #ScienceForDevelopment #AfricaInnovation Ministry of Environment Science and Technology | African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) | IDRC in Eastern and Southern Africa | CRDI en Afrique orientale et australe | CRDI en Afrique centrale et de l'Ouest | IDRC in West and Central Africa | SciDev.Net .Net