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SUMMARY:The role of universities in leading Africa-Asia partnerships to foster STI-led entrepreneurship to support Africa’s sustainable industrialisation
DESCRIPTION:Science Forum 2025 Side Event\nLead Event Organiser: Future Africa\, University of Pretoria \nDate and time: Monday 24 November\, 10h00-12h00 \nVenue: Emerald Room\, CSIR International Convention Centre \nRSVP: Click the link to register: https://form.jotform.com/253073438123553 \nThis side event will explore how university-based collaboration between Africa and Asia can catalyse public–private cooperation to strengthen STI-led entrepreneurship ecosystems and address pressing societal challenges. It aims to identify actionable strategies to advance university-led public–private partnerships through co-generated knowledge\, co-innovation and the training of the next generation of professionals. \n\nObjectives\n\nShare progress on expanding the university-led Africa–Asia business partnership forum into a platform involving South African and Japanese public and private institutions.\nEngage on opportunities and ideas for strengthening collaborative STI-led entrepreneurship.\nExplore approaches for developing and enhancing STI-led entrepreneurship ecosystems through Africa–Asia collaboration among public policy schools.\n\n\nProgramme Overview\n10:00–10:05 | Welcome and Introduction\nModerator: Dr Farai Kapfudzaruwa\, University of Cape Town \nPart 1: Fostering STI-Led Youth Entrepreneurship Through Africa–Asia Partnership\n10:05–10:15 | PresentationAfrica–Asia platform for new public and private partnership initiatives to drive youth entrepreneurship and innovation in support of Africa’s sustainable industrialisation• Dr Farai Kapfudzaruwa\, University of Cape Town \n10:15–11:00 | Panel DiscussionThe role of universities in fostering collaborative STI-led youth entrepreneurship and innovation \nModerator: Dr Farai KapfudzaruwaPanel:1. Prof Alex Antonites\, Head of Department: Business Management\, University of Pretoria2. Chamunorwa Togo\, Innovation Incubation Consultant\, African Development Bank3. South African entrepreneur (TBC) \nPart 2: Strengthening entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystems through public policy training\n11:00–11:45 | Panel Discussion \nModerator: Prof Gerda van Dijk\, School of Public Management and Administration (SPMA)\, University of Pretoria \nSpeakers and Topics: \n1. Prof Onkgopotse Madumo\, SPMA\, University of Pretoria \nUnderstanding the value of entrepreneurship and innovation from a citizen perspective (looking at local government’s need for entrepreneurship and innovation and its nexus to public policy) \n2. Prof Michel Tshiyoyo\, SPMA\, University of Pretoria \nUnderstanding the role of the third sector (NGOs etc) in contributing as partners in entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystems \n3. Dr Martin Kizito\, Dean of Social Sciences\, Uganda Christian University \nThe role of higher education institutions in integrating entrepreneurship and innovation in public policy teaching \n11:45–12:00 | Concluding Remarks \n• Dr Jessika Bohlmann\, Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences\, University of Pretoria \n\nAbstract\nIn recent decades\, there has been growing recognition of the role of Science\, Technology and Innovation (STI) in advancing inclusive and sustainable socio-economic development. With Africa’s rapidly expanding youth population\, STI is increasingly viewed as a key driver of youth entrepreneurship\, job creation and long-term economic growth. Yet the STI ecosystem that should support emerging entrepreneurs remains fragmented\, under-funded and insufficiently integrated across the continent. \nAt the same time\, many African entrepreneurs and industrialists continue to look to Western countries for models of innovation and development. These relationships are often shaped by a donor–recipient dynamic rooted in traditional North–South partnerships. However\, new partnership models centred on a “Look East” orientation have gained traction in recent years. Initiatives such as the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) and programmes like the Africa-Japan Collaborative Research (AJ-CORE) illustrate the potential of Africa–Asia cooperation in STI and innovation. \nThe combination of Africa’s STI ecosystem challenges and the opportunities emerging from Asia–Africa partnerships presents an ideal context for deeper collaboration between public and private actors on both continents. Universities are uniquely positioned to bridge geographic\, institutional and informational gaps through their interdisciplinary expertise\, global networks and role as neutral convenors. Through collaborative partnerships\, African and Asian universities can bring diverse stakeholders into dialogue\, co-produce policy-relevant knowledge\, and foster innovation ecosystems that drive entrepreneurship and socio-economic development.
URL:https://www.futureafrica.science/event/the-role-of-universities-in-leading-africa-asia-partnerships-to-foster-sti-led-entrepreneurship-to-support-africas-sustainable-industrialisation/
LOCATION:Emerald Room\, CSIR International Convention Centre\, Meiring Naudé Rd\, Brummeria\, Pretoria\, 0184\, South Africa
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