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May
2024
Events

Developing Technology Policy in Africa

Venue: Online via Zoom
This seminar proposes a revised perspective for Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) policies in Africa, one that focuses more on the direct facilitation of economic production at domestic levels.
14
Jun
2022
Events

The 3rd Calestous Juma Seminar

Venue: Online via Zoom
Theme: Accelerating the realization of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through Artificial Intelligence (AI)
02
Jun
2022
Events

Webinar Series: Strategies for Commercialization of Research Outputs

Venue: Online via Zoom
The African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS), in collaboration with five regional and three international partners, is implementing
12
Aug
2021
Events

Launch of Prof. Calestous Juma Lecture Series

Venue: Online via Zoom
Following consultation between ACTS and key experts who worked closely with Prof. Juma, the first of the seminar series will focus on
23
Jul
2021
Events

The role of ICT in the 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR)

Venue: Online via Zoom
Theme: The 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) and Economic Transformation Organized by Building Institutional Capacity for Computing Research in Kenya
09
Dec
2020
Events

Webinar series: Advancing discussions on gender and innovation within AfricaLics

Venue: Online
Innovation is now accepted as a key driver of transformative social and economic development in emerging economies. In addition, collective processes of “interactive learning” are of
14
Oct
2020
Events

AfricaLics PhD Academy pre-event

Venue: Online
NB: this event is targeted at Ethiopian students. A further event will be held before the end of 2020 for students outside of Ethiopia.This
22
Oct
2019
Events

4th AfricaLics International Conference

Venue: University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM)
The fourth AfricaLics Conference was held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania from the 22nd – 24th October 2019. The overall theme of the conference was “Innovation and transformative capacities for growth
14
May
2019
Events

The Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) programme - East Africa launch

Venue: Nairobi, Kenya
The MECS East Africa Launch is organized by ACTS through The Africa Sustainability Hub in partnership with Loughborough University and UK Aid. ASH is a partnership hosted at ACTS with the aim of
01
Apr
2019
Events

The Science Technology and Innovation (STI) Road Map Conference in Nairobi

Venue: Nairobi, Kenya
The Fourth Expert Group Meeting (EGM) on Science, Technology and Innovation Roadmaps for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
20
Sep
2018
Events

6th AfricaLics PhD Academy on Innovation and Competence Building System

Venue: Université Cadi Ayyad Marrakech, Morocco
The 6th AfricaLics Ph.D. Academy is jointly organized by the Université Cadi Ayyad Marrakech with support from the AfricaLics Secretariat hosted
17
Jul
2018
Events

Low-cost Energy-Efficient (LCT) Project dissemination workshop

Venue: Nairobi, Kenya
The Next Generation Low-cost Energy-Efficient Project (also known as The LCT Project) comes to an end in July 2018. The LCT Project
27
Nov
2017
Events

3rd AfricaLics International Conference

Venue: University of Oran 2, Algeria
The 3rd AfricaLics Research Conference was hosted by University of Oran 2 Mohamed Ben Ahmed, Algeria, from 27 – 29 November 2017. It brought together over 120 leading scholars from 28 countries
19
Jun
2017
Events

5th AfricaLics PhD Academy: Rethinking National Innovation System for Africa’s Development

Venue: Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife, Nigeria
The fifth AfricaLics PhD Academy was held at the conference hall of National Centre for Technology Management, Obafemi Awolowo
12
May
2017
Events

Interconnections between the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Climate Agreement Exploring the role of state, non-state and sub national actors

Venue: Bonn, Germany
The adoption of the 2030 Agenda (including 17 Sustainable Development Goals and the Financing for Development Process) and the Paris
27
Apr
2017
Events

3D Printing Africa’s Development: The 3D Printing Revolution and Ethiopia’s ‘unfinished agenda’ on Manufacturing

Venue: University of Gondar, Ethiopia
Global Conference and Exhibition, 27th - 28th April 2017, University of Gondar, Ethiopia The University of Gondar
06
Dec
2016
Events

Developing Green Climate Fund Projects

Venue: University of Nairobi, Institute for Climate Change and Adaptation
A preparatory course for the public and private sectors on Designing and Implementing Green Climate Fund Projects Aim The main aim of
06
Dec
2016
Events

First Announcement: Early Career Researchers event prior to the 2016 Nairobi Conference

Venue: Nairobi, Kenya
Developing a career in earth system governance – confronting challenges and charting new directions Venue: African Centre for Technology
23
Nov
2016
Events

The 2016 SGCI Annual Forum in Maputo, Mozambique

Venue: Maputo, Mozambique
The 2016 Annual Forum (AF) will be held in Maputo (Mozambique) from the 23rd to 25th November 2016 alongside the 2016 regional meeting
16
Nov
2016
Events

Accelerating Implementation: Transition to Low Carbon and Climate Resilient Development Pathways

Venue: Marrakech, Morocco
Side Events (Co-) Hosted by the African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) at COP 22 Date: Wednesday, November 16 Time: 15:00 - 16:30
15
Nov
2016
Events

The NDC Explorer: Launch of Interactive Tool and Discussion in the Context of Africa’s Ambitions and Issues of LULUCF and REDD+

Venue: Marrakech, Morocco
Side Events (Co-) Hosted by the African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) at COP 22 Time: 15:00 - 16:30
12
Nov
2016
Events

Catalyzing climate action and leadership - innovative approaches to designing, implementing and communicating research (3C)

Venue: Marrakech, Morocco
Side Events (Co-) Hosted by the African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) at COP 22 Date: Saturday, November 12
11
Nov
2016
Events

Mini-Side Event: Book Launch

Venue: Marrakech, Morocco
Side Events (Co-) Hosted by the African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) at COP 22 Book title: Enhancing
08
Nov
2016
Events

Accelerating implementation of the Paris Agreement through transitioning to evidence-based low carbon and climate resilient development pathway

Venue: Marrakech, Morocco
Side Events (Co-) Hosted by the African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) at COP 22 Date: Monday, November 8
28
Sep
2016
Events

SEED Africa Symposium (#SEEDAS16)

Venue: Safaripark Hotel - Nairobi, Kenya
About the Symposium The SEED Africa Symposium is an annual international forum for sharing knowledge and experience, establishing partnerships, and developing solutions to stimulate
22
Aug
2016
Events

Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) In Sub-Saharan Africa - First Annual Regional Meeting

Venue: Lemigo Hotel, Kigali, Rwanda
The First Annual Regional Meeting (ARM) will be held in Kigali (Rwanda) from the 22nd to 26th August 2016. It is being co-organized by
26
May
2016
Events

Call for papers - International Conference and Exhibition on 3D Printing for Sustainable Manufacturing in Africa.

Venue: Nairobi, Kenya
Organized by: Kenyatta University and African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) Powered by maker community innovation, 3D printing technology is
24
May
2016
Events

Workshop for African Policy makers/implementers on Climate Change Innovation systems for technology transfer.

Venue: Tara Suites, Gigiri, Nairobi, Kenya
The roundtable has been organized by the Africa Sustainability Hub which is a networked research and knowledge exchange hub that
16
May
2016
Events

High Level Panel on “Engaging the Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Community to support the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Kenya”

Venue: Nairobi, Kenya
The National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI) in partnership with the Ministry of Education, Science and
26
Apr
2016
Events

Survey dissemination Seminar on the next generation of low-cost energy efficient products for the bottom of the pyramid

Venue: Kenya Climate Innovation Centre, Strathmore Business School, Nairobi, Kenya
A half-day seminar was held at Kenya Climate Innovation Centre, Strathmore Business School, Nairobi, Kenya today to provide details of
21
Mar
2016
Events

4th AfricaLics PhD Academy – Innovation Systems and Innovation Management in Africa

Venue: Tunisia
The Fourth AfricaLics PhD Academy was held at Diar Lemdina, a resort hotel just outside Hammamet in Tunisia. The Academy was hosted by Ecole Superieure de Commerce de Tunis in collaboration with the
22
Feb
2016
Events

Energy-efficient technologies for the bottom of the pyramid

Venue: London, UK
The LCT project held their annual project meeting in London on 22nd and 23rd February 2016. The meeting discussed the results of a survey
05
Dec
2015
Events

Looking Beyond Mitigation Targets: INDCs on Finance, Fairness and Adaptation

Venue: Paris, France
Side Events Hosted by The African Centre for Technology Studies at COP 21 Date: Saturday, December 5th Time: 11:15AM - 12:45PM
04
Dec
2015
Events

Climate Relevant Innovations System Builders (CRIBs): How to Strengthen the UNFCCC Technology Mechanism

Venue: Paris, France
Side Event Hosted by The African Centre for Technology Studies at COP 21 Date: Friday, December 4th Time: 15:00 - 16:30 PM Location:
01
Dec
2015
Events

Mitigation Contributions from Developing Countries: Innovation, Technology and Scenario Analysis

Venue: Paris, France
Side Events Hosted by The African Centre for Technology Studies at COP 21 Date: Tuesday, December 1st Time: 15:00 - 16:30PM
30
Nov
2015
Events

Tacking Climate Change through Data and Community Based Adaptation: Pioneering Climate Legislation and Data Policy in Kenya

Venue: Paris, France
Side Events Hosted by The African Centre for Technology Studies at COP 21 Date: Monday, November 30th Time: 18:00 - 19:30PM
17
Nov
2015
Events

2nd AfricaLics International Conference – University of Rwanda

Venue: University of Rwanda, College of Business and Economics (CBE)
The 2nd AfricaLics conference was the first conference to be held in Africa specifically focusing on the current state of research on African Innovation and Development. It took place in Rwanda from 17
17
Nov
2015
Events

2nd AfricaLics Conference - 17th – 19th November 2015, Kigali, Rwanda

Venue: University of Rwanda - Kigali, Rwanda
Theme: Unpacking Systems of Innovations for Sustainable Development in Africa The Second AfricaLics Conference will be hosted by University of
08
Nov
2015
Events

Natural Capital Protocol Workshop

The 8th Ecosystem Services Partnership Conference The Natural Capital Protocol aims to improve decision making by including the impacts and
20
Oct
2015
Events

Local Content Development Course

Venue: Nairobi, Kenya
Policies, Strategies and PlansOffered by: African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS), Envirofly Consulting UK Limited, Lancaster Environment Centre,
12
Oct
2015
Events

Data Science for Development Course

Venue: SCI Lab, Chiromo Campus, University of Nairobi, Kenya
Harnessing the use of Big Data for Socio-economic Development in Africa Offered by: African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS)
09
Oct
2015
Events

Pan-African Business and Biodiversity Forum

Venue: The Royal Senchi Resort, Senchi Ferry Road, Akosombo, Ghana
Natural capital (biodiversity and ecosystem services) underpins all life forms and business operations worldwide. Africa is uniquely
28
Sep
2015
Events

Gender and Climate Change Course

Venue: Nairobi, Kenya
Offered by: African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS), The African Women’s Studies Centre (AWSC) and The Institute of Environment and Water
19
Aug
2015
Events

The 4th Kenyan Climate Change Science, Technology and Policy Roundtable

Venue: Hilton Hotel - Nairobi, Kenya
The 4th Kenya Climate Change Science, Technology and Policy Roundtable will be held on Wednesday the 19th of August 2015 at the Hilton Hotel,
10
Jun
2015
Events

Low-Carbon Development in Africa Workshop & Africa Sustainability Hub Launch

Venue: Crowne Plaza Hotel - Nairobi, Kenya
The African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) and core partners the STEPS Centre, the African Technology Policy Studies Network
27
May
2015
Events

The 3rd Kenya Climate Science, Technology and Policy Roundtable on the 27th May 2015

Venue: Intercontinental Hotel - Nairobi, Kenya
The African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) is convening the 3rd Kenya Climate Change Science, Technology and Policy Roundtable on
27
Apr
2015
Events

The Youth Conference on Community Based Adaptation (CBA) - 27th-29th April 2015 in Nairobi, Kenya

Venue: Nairobi, Kenya
The youth conference on community based adaptation running parallel to the International CBA 9 conference will be held from 27th-29th April 2015. The
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Apr
2015
Events

9th International Conference on Community-Based Adaptation (CBA9)

Venue: Safaripark Hotel - Nairobi, Kenya
The 9th International Conference on Community-Based Adaptation (CBA9) will take place in Nairobi, Kenya from 24-30 April, 2015, hosted by the
02
Mar
2015
Events

Third AfricaLics PhD Academy - Innovation and Development in Africa

Venue: Moi University - Mombasa, Kenya
The third AfricaLics PhD Academy for Research Training on Innovation and Competence Building Systems (AfricaLics PhD Academy) will be
02
Mar
2015
Events

3rd AfricaLics PhD Academy – Innovation and development in Africa

Venue: Moi University - Mombasa, Kenya
The Third AfricaLics PhD Academy was held over a two week period in March 2015 at Moi University’s Coast Campus in Mombasa, Kenya. The programme of activities included

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