A transformative new chapter for Africa's development agenda was set in motion on Tuesday as the inaugural Evidence for Development Conference officially opened in Nairobi.
Hosted for the first time in Kenya, a country rapidly cementing its reputation as a regional hub for innovation and policy leadership, the three-day event brings together over 300 delegates from more than 25 African countries.
The focus: How Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) could be positioned as pillars of sustainable development across the continent.
Convened by the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD), Science for Africa (SFA) Foundation, and the African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP), the conference underscores Nairobi's growing global profile as a city of science diplomacy and thought leadership.
