Lise Korsten is the president of the African Academy of Sciences. She mentioned that Africa lacks local scientific data. This affects policymaking and trade. Many important health studies come from richer countries, which leaves a gap for African policymakers.
Korsten believes that Africa needs to form networks of scientists to share data and ideas. She is starting projects that bring scientists and decision-makers together. This includes a workshop on water security.
Difficult words
- policymaking — Making decisions about rules and laws.
- affect — To have an impact on something.affects
- network — Groups of connected people or things.networks
- scientist — A person who studies and works in science.scientists
- data — Information collected for analysis.
- project — A planned work or activity aimed at a goal.projects
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Discussion questions
- Why is local scientific data important for African countries?
- How can scientists collaborate to improve research?
- What other topics should be addressed in workshops?
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