African Union Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy
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African Union policy instrument
continental policy framework
science, technology and innovation strategy
The African Union Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy is a continental policy framework that guides African countries in using science, technology and innovation to drive sustainable development, economic growth and social transformation.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| African Union Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy canonical | 1 |
| Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy for Africa | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: African Union Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy Context triple: [STC on Education, Science and Technology, supportsStrategy, African Union Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy]
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Specialized Technical Committees of the African Union
The Specialized Technical Committees of the African Union are sector-focused bodies of experts and ministers that help design, coordinate, and implement the Union’s policies and programs across key areas such as trade, health, agriculture, and infrastructure.
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B.
Agenda 2063
Agenda 2063 is the African Union’s long-term strategic framework for transforming Africa into a prosperous, integrated, and peaceful continent by the year 2063.
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African Academy of Sciences
The African Academy of Sciences is a pan-African, non-profit scientific organization that promotes excellence in science and technology to drive sustainable development across the African continent.
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Pan-African E-Network
The Pan-African E-Network is a continent-wide initiative that uses information and communication technologies to connect African countries for tele-education, telemedicine, and broader socio-economic integration.
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E.
Protocol on the Amendments to the Constitutive Act of the African Union
The Protocol on the Amendments to the Constitutive Act of the African Union is a legal instrument that revises and updates the AU’s founding treaty to refine its institutional structures, decision-making processes, and areas of competence.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: African Union Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy Target entity description: The African Union Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy is a continental policy framework that guides African countries in using science, technology and innovation to drive sustainable development, economic growth and social transformation.
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A.
Specialized Technical Committees of the African Union
The Specialized Technical Committees of the African Union are sector-focused bodies of experts and ministers that help design, coordinate, and implement the Union’s policies and programs across key areas such as trade, health, agriculture, and infrastructure.
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B.
Agenda 2063
Agenda 2063 is the African Union’s long-term strategic framework for transforming Africa into a prosperous, integrated, and peaceful continent by the year 2063.
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C.
African Academy of Sciences
The African Academy of Sciences is a pan-African, non-profit scientific organization that promotes excellence in science and technology to drive sustainable development across the African continent.
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D.
Pan-African E-Network
The Pan-African E-Network is a continent-wide initiative that uses information and communication technologies to connect African countries for tele-education, telemedicine, and broader socio-economic integration.
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E.
Protocol on the Amendments to the Constitutive Act of the African Union
The Protocol on the Amendments to the Constitutive Act of the African Union is a legal instrument that revises and updates the AU’s founding treaty to refine its institutional structures, decision-making processes, and areas of competence.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
African Union policy instrument
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continental policy framework ⓘ science, technology and innovation strategy ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
accelerate Africa’s transition to an innovation-led, knowledge-based economy
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support implementation of the African Union Agenda 2063 ⓘ support implementation of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development ⓘ use science, technology and innovation as primary drivers of Africa’s development ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
STISA
NERFINISHED
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STISA-2024 NERFINISHED ⓘ Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy for Africa NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| appliesToJurisdiction | member states of the African Union ⓘ |
| basedOn | principle of science, technology and innovation as enablers for development ⓘ |
| continent | Africa ⓘ |
| country | Africa NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| encourages |
alignment of national STI policies with continental priorities
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partnerships between governments, private sector and academia ⓘ regional and international cooperation in research and innovation ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
building research and innovation capacities in Africa
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enhancing human capital in science, technology, engineering and mathematics ⓘ linking research and innovation to industrial development ⓘ promoting intra-African collaboration in science and technology ⓘ strengthening science, technology and innovation infrastructure ⓘ supporting inclusive and sustainable socio-economic development ⓘ |
| follows | Consolidated Plan of Action for Science and Technology in Africa NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasGoal |
address Africa’s grand challenges through science, technology and innovation
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enhance Africa’s global competitiveness in science and technology ⓘ foster innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems in Africa ⓘ improve quality of life for African citizens through innovation ⓘ increase investment in research and development in African countries ⓘ promote regional integration through science, technology and innovation ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
economic growth
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innovation policy ⓘ science policy ⓘ social transformation ⓘ sustainable development ⓘ technology policy ⓘ |
| partOf | African Union Agenda 2063 implementation framework NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| publisher | African Union Commission NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| supports |
capacity building in research institutions across Africa
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development of innovation-friendly regulatory frameworks in African countries ⓘ mobilization of domestic and external funding for STI in Africa ⓘ |
| targetsSector |
agriculture and food security
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education and human capital development ⓘ energy and natural resources ⓘ environment and climate change ⓘ health and wellbeing ⓘ information and communication technologies ⓘ infrastructure and industrialization ⓘ |
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Subject: African Union Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy Description of subject: The African Union Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy is a continental policy framework that guides African countries in using science, technology and innovation to drive sustainable development, economic growth and social transformation.
Referenced by (2)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
STC on Education, Science and Technology
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supportsStrategy
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African Union Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy
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Commissioner for Human Resources, Science and Technology
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appliesPolicyFramework
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African Union Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy
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this entity surface form:
Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy for Africa