Reforming and revitalizing higher education sector crucial for Africa's development, experts say

Abstract

The fourth Senior Experts Dialogue on Science, Technology and the African Transformation Agenda ended in Dakar with experts making concrete recommendations for consideration by policy makers, universities, regional and continental organizations on how to align higher education policy with science, technology and innovation (STI) and industrial policies to support the transformation of Africa’s economies in line with the continent’s integration and development agenda. Experts attending the meeting under the theme; Higher education, science, technology and innovation and African integration and development, agreed funding increases for universities and other higher education institutions are needed if these institutions are to make a significant contribution to Africa’s development.