Authors: Gillian Faith Achieng and Joel Onyango
Introduction
Climate change presents significant and complex challenges for global economies, as it affects not only industries but also communities and ecosystems. As we confront the urgent need for adaptation, climate resilience economies have emerged as a transformative approach.
Authors: Valarie Nyanaro and Nora Ndege
Of what importance are kidneys to the human body? Vital! So are wetlands to the earth. Often wetlands have been referred to as the “kidneys of the earth” for they play an important role in maintaining the health of our planet. Wetlands in Kenya cover about 4 % of the earth’s surface, quite a significant amount that for a long time has been overlooked, undervalued and devalued, despite the crucial role that they play in maintaining ecological balance and supporting biodiversity.
Authors: Monroe Dikiny, Maureen Kabasa, Joel Onyango
In matters of climate and action, Africa is making great strides towards combating climate change. However, two years after COVID-19, Africa is still experiencing adverse effects of the pandemic characterized by economic decline.. Hence, working with various stakeholders to combat these effects and achieve a sustainable climate change agenda should be the focus of many countries.
Authors: Dr. Dorcas Kalele, Isaiah Omolo, Dr. Catherine Kilelu
This blog is based on discussions held during the showcase event under the TransCIIT3 project which was held in September 2023 at the Kenya School of Monetary Studies (KSMS), Nairobi, Kenya. The showcase event was held to demonstrate the functionality of the TransCIIT matchmaking platform.
By Rob Byrne, Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU), University of Sussex
We are now into phase three of our project, Transforming Climate Innovation Ecosystems through Inclusive Transdisciplinarity (TransCIIT). In a series of blogs posted on the ACTS website, starting with an overview, you can read how TransCIIT phase two unfolded.
It is with great pleasure and honor to introduce a dynamic trio of remarkable professionals who recently joined our organization, further enriching our capabilities and strengthening our mission. Their expertise and experience are poised to contribute significantly to the advancement of ACTS' objectives
Technically referred to as Specialized Outreach and Knowledge Establishments (SPOKEs), the centres will be deployed in strategic locations across Africa to demonstrate solutions, provide technical assistance and cascade knowledge to the local markets.
Previously, physicians had to go through verbal autopsy reports to determine the causes of death, which was tedious, time consuming and prone to bias. The new AI model enables the government to identify causes of death in real time and plan for timely interventions based on morbidity patterns.
Under the umbrella of the Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Security (AFNS) Programme at ACTS, the policy dialogue provided an opportunity for an enthralling discussion on strategies for creating an enabling policy environment for up-scaling solar dryers in Kenya.
So far, 17 Science Granting Councils (SGCs) have plugged into the RIM project, 11 of which have already launched their calls for proposals while four councils have identified projects to fund.
This network will serve as a platform for Ethiopian researchers and scholars in the field of innovation and development and operates as an Ethiopian chamber of AfricaLics.
The funds will cover the expenses for the students for a three-month fellowship stint at the University of Johannesburg.
Inclusive business models are meant to build women’s a capacity to exploit the region’s economic potential in fishing, small-scale agriculture and tourism
Launched in July 2023, ACTS Pathways Academy is a new and exciting professional platform specifically designed to provide access to borderless, flexible, informative training to foster skills, knowledge and collaboration on STI
Through ground-breaking research, transformative capacity building and visionary policy advisory in the realm of science, technology, and innovation (STI), the African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) takes great pride in showcasing the continent’s potential towards a brighter and sustainable future.
By Ann Numi, African Centre of Technology Studies (ACTS)
A Blog by Martin Wang’endo (ACTS) and Michele Mayuba (Ryculture)
Background
Some of the common phrases used by those who get a chance to escape the confines of the concrete jungle are, “The air just feels different!” “I feel a little healthier!” and “I feel so relaxed!”.
By Dr. Lawrence Nderu
Storytelling is an essential communication tool and can be used as a contextual bridge between play and written narrative. This is something that I discovered when I sat with a five-year-old for the first time and found that I needed new stories to keep up with the child's appetite for them. I turned to OpenAI for new stories and found several relevant solutions.
