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Issue: April 2021 Introduction Welcome to the latest edition of our quarterly BWC Newsletter. I would like to thank all of you who provided us with positive feedback on the first issue of our relaunched Newsletter earlier this year. Your kind words were much appreciated.  Just last week, we all celebrated the 46th anniversary of the entry into force of the BWC which offered an opportunity for reflection on the evolution of the Convention. While much is currently made of the challenging environment for disarmament nowadays, it is worth recalling that the BWC was successfully negotiated … Continue reading “BWC ISU NEWSLETTER – APRIL 2021”

Investment in Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) is essential for economic development and social wellbeing of society. This is according to Director General, National Commission for Science, Technology & Innovation, Prof. Walter Oyawa. He said research was an enabler of STI and that there was need for academia and research institutes to increase investment in research of STI for the betterment of society. Prof. Oyawa, who was the Chief Guest during the 15th JKUAT Scientific, Technological and Innovation Conference, said although … Continue reading “STI AS FRONTLINE FORCE IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19”

African governments make good their pledges for advanced training in applied sciences and technology, as continental demand soars A total of seven African governments have joined the Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (RSIF). In February 2021, the Government of Benin signed an agreement with the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe), the Regional Coordination Unit of RSIF, joining Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda and Senegal. Further investments have been provided by the World Bank, the Government of South … Continue reading “THE PASET RSIF WEEKLY VOL.2 NO.10 – AFRICAN GOVERNMENTS MAKE GOOD THEIR PLEDGES”

Introduction The vice President for Science and Technology and Head of National Elites Foundation, Iran H. E.  Sourena Sattari was accompanied by H.E.  Jafar Barmaki Ambassador to Kenya and Director General, Technology Exchange office S. Ahmadreza Alael and a delegation of experts in Innovation and Research paid a courtesy call to the office the cabinet secretary Prof. Magoha on 26th January 2021 at Jogoo house 2nd floor. They were received by CAS, Ms Mumina Bonaya, PS, Amb. Simon Nabukwesi, Personal … Continue reading “MEETING BETWEEN VICE PRESIDENT FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND HEAD OF NATIONAL ELITES FOUNDATION”

On Wednesday 27th January 2021, the Director General, Prof. Walter Oyawa hosted a team from the Embassy of France and three French research institutions with operations in Kenya namely, the French Agricultural Research Centre for International Development (CIRAD), the French Institute in Africa (IFRA) and the French Research Institute for Sustainable Development (IRD). The team was led by Dr. Mathieu Guerin, Attaché for Science and Higher Education at the Embassy of France in Kenya. The purpose of the meeting was … Continue reading “VISIT BY REPRESENTATIVES OF EMBASSY OF FRANCE AND FRENCH RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS”

Issue: January 2021 IntroductionWelcome to the first issue of our relaunched BWC Newsletter! We plan to issue this Newsletter on a regular basis in 2021 to keep you updated on the activities of the BWC Implementation Support Unit and to provide key information about the Convention. In this issue, we provide a look back at our activities in 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic wrought havoc across the world, including with the formal BWC meetings that should have taken place here in … Continue reading “BWC NEWSLETTER!”

Making it to the PhD: Gender and Student Performance in Sub-Saharan Africa Diverse perspectives are important to scientific advancement. A priority goal of RSIF is to “Address imbalances in the number of women and disadvantaged groups in applied sciences, engineering and technology fields in Africa”. As in other regions, women’s participation drops progressively moving up the education and career ladder, with women currently constituting around 30% of Africa’s researchers. The RSIF gender study has informed RSIF’s gender strategy and is now also … Continue reading “RSIF WEEKLY VOL.2 NO.2”

Earlier today on 14th December 2020, His Excellency the Ambassador of Iran – H.E Jafar Barmaki paid a courtesy call to our Director General – Prof. Walter Oyawa. In the meeting there were timely discussions on areas of partnership to utilize and promote STI in Kenya and between Iran and Kenya.

NEWS AND EVENTS The RSIF Team at icipe wishes you a successful 2021 We appreciate your engagement with and contributions to RSIF, PASET’s ambitious flagship programme that builds sustainable doctoral training, research, and innovation ecosystems to develop transformative technologies in Africa for economic growth and development.  Despite the challenges brought by Covid-19, we finished the year strong. We thank you for your partnership and support that made this possible. Some of the highlights: In the coming weeks and months, please stay tuned for: … Continue reading “PASET REGIONAL SCHOLARSHIP AND INNOVATION FUND VOL.2 ISSUE 1”