African Network of Scientific Institutions

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	United Nations University

Strengthening Capacities in Training and Research in Science, Engineering and Technology for Development in Africa.

ANSTI emphasizes the pooling of resources available in the region so as to provide quality training and research in various scientific disciplines. In order to achieve this objective, ANSTI is engaged in numerous activities which can be grouped into four programme areas: Training; Seminars & workshops; publications; and promotion of research.

Published Book: Future of Planet Earth

On 3-5 June 2008, nineteen eminent scholars representing five continents met in Paris at the UNESCO Headquarters to consider the critical factors that might have the most impact on the long-term future of Planet Earth. The seminar was organized by Foundation For the Future (FFF) of USA, UNESCO and the UN-proclaimed International Year of Planet Earth (IYPE). Africa was represented by Prof Alfred Oteng-Yeboa (Ghana) and Prof Sospeter Muhongo (Tanzania).

The 358-page book (28.1 MB), the seminar proceedings, may be found on the FFF website (www.futurefoundation.org), under Recent Publications.

UNESCO/ANSTI Diaspora Award 2009

UNESCO/ANSTI is inviting African scientists working in the Diaspora (outside Africa) to apply for the above award. The award is offered to scientists who wish to attend scientific thematic conferences and workshops in Africa. Students studying outside the African continent do NOT qualify. The award (Max $2500) will cover the cost of the air ticket, cost of accommodation and a subsistence amount for the duration of the conference.

Women scientists working in the Diaspora are particularly encouraged to apply.

ANSTI/DAAD African Staff Exchange Programme

ANSTI in conjunction with the German Academic Exchange Services will award up to five (5) guest professorships for 2009 academic year. The following costs will be met for the successful candidate:

Daily honorarium:US$50
Flight Costs( Economy Class)
Research Allowance:US$300/per month

The maximum period of the guest professorship is three (3) months and it is restricted to teaching assignments (not for external examination)

The application should be sent to the address below, before the 20th June 2009

ANSTI Coordinator
UNESCO Nairobi Office
P.O Box 30592
Nairobi, Kenya
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For more information on eligibility ,application procedures and application forms please download the document below.

DAAD/ANSTI Exchange Programme.

Post Doc Fellow in Water Resources Engineering and or Environmental Engineering at TUT

An opportunity is available for Post Doc Fellows in Water Resources Engineering/Environmental Engineering at the Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment at Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa.

The ideal candidate should have received his/her Doctorate in the relevant field within the last Five years and working in any areas in the water resources engineering/environmental engineering. Preference will be given to candidates in the areas of water resources management, water demand management, modeling in water resources, water quality management and solid waste management.

The candidate will receive R180 000 per annum and the opportunity exists to supplement this income within the faculty. Interested candidates can contact Prof FAO Otieno, Tel +27 12 3825120 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for further details.

African Union Scientific Awards

The African Union Commission is committed to promote elements of human intellectual development, encourage technological and scientific leadership and inspire young generations in Africa. Science and Technology is one of the key focal areas on Africa’s development agenda. The African Union Constitutive Act recognizes the need to advance the development of Africa by promoting research in all fields, in particular in science and technology. In January 2007, the AU Heads of State and Government “declared 2007 as the launching year for building constituencies and champions for science, technology and innovation in Africa”. In response to this political momentum and commitment to: - raise community awareness,- engage African citizens in Africa’s science and technology programmes, and - strengthen Africa’s research capacities, the AU Commission, with the support of its key Development Partners, initiated the prestigious “African Union Scientific Awards Programme”.