Whether the agenda will make a substantial difference to African research and the working lives of its scientists is another matter. ARISE, the African Research Initiative for Scientific Excellence, was set up in 2020 with funding of €25 million (US$27.20 million) from the EU. “I have seen what I would call the real impact of the EU–AU partnership on African scientists,” he says. Although many EU–AU initiatives have been beneficial, governance and coordination of resources across the African continent can be a challenge. At the same time, China is deepening scientific links with countries on the continent, including training African scientists and investing in infrastructure.

Source: The North Africa Journal December 13, 2023 16:39 UTC