The African Union Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy for Africa 2024 (STISA-2024) is the first of the ten-year incremental phasing strategies to respond to the demand for science, technology and innovation to impact across critical sectors such as agriculture, energy, environment, health, infrastructure development, mining, security and water among others. The strategy is firmly anchored on six distinct priority areas that contribute to the achievement of the AU Vision. These priority areas are:
- Eradication of Hunger and Achieving
- Food Security
- Prevention and Control of Diseases
- Communication (Physical and Intellectual Mobility)
- Protection of our Space
- Live Together- Build the Society
- Wealth Creation
The strategy further defines four mutually reinforcing pillars which are prerequisite conditions for its success. These pillars are:
- building and/or upgrading research infrastructures
- enhancing professional and technical competencies
- promoting entrepreneurship and innovation
- providing an enabling environment for STI development in the African continent
