Organized by: Réseau francophone international en conseil scientifique (RFICS) | INVITE ONLY EVENT

PLENARY PANEL:

The Transformation Imperative - Science and Shaping the Transformations we want to see

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This session intends to discuss the idea of an African STI Leaders Forum which has emerged from consultations with key stakeholders in the African STI ecosystem.

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This session aims to arrange a dialogue between several such initiatives globally, to explore the potential of synergies that may help ease the current fragmentation in international relations – not only by using science diplomacy but also through cooperation on science diplomacy itself.

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The primary goal of this session is to identify the specific needs of under-resourced legislatures and to explore a potential range of options for solving problems in the near and long term.

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Researchers are mostly praised for their skills in generating knowledge, often evaluated through metrics like the number of publications or prizes. This definition of excellence is restrictive, not recognizing the role of scientists in science advice and communication.

In this panel, we will hear about experiences from various funders and agencies that have sought to transform STI systems in their countries, as well as across Africa. We will also hear about some challenges and opportunities in navigating their many roles as public organizations, particularly in terms of providing effective STI policy advice and promoting the use of research results in various aspects of public policy.

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The goal of this session is to present the significance of implementing a science diplomacy strategy for nurturing a thriving science and technology ecosystem in emerging global cities. Our primary aim is to promote city-led science diplomacy through evidence-based policies, enabling cities to unlock collaborative opportunities and position themselves as key players in the global arena

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A new generation of AI-based tools could present an opportunity in the near future to dramatically improve science advice, making it more agile, rigorous, and targeted. In the future, new AI-based platforms should be able to make evidence syntheses less time-intensive and free subject matter experts to focus on more complex analytical aspects of the process.