African Academy of Sciences
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The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) is an Africa-wide scientists organisation. It serves firstly to honour African scientists who have become internationally renowned through their efforts in their respective fields, and secondly to encourage the development of the research and technology base throughout Africa.
The organisation was founded in 1985 in Trieste, Italy with an initial budget of US$20,000, which has risen to over US$2 million in 1995. The current membership stands at 125, consisting of Founding Fellows, Fellows and Foreign Fellows. There are 120 Fellows from 24 African countries, and 5 Foreign fellows from 4 countries outside Africa.
Mandate
- Mobilization and strengthening of the African scientific community
- Publication and dissemination of scientific materials
- Research development and policy
- Capacity building in science and technology
External links
- [AAS Home Page]
- [Kenya boosts outlook for African Academy of Sciences], SciDev.Net, 13 May 2005
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