American Mathematical Society: The Challenge of Strengthening Mathematics in Africa

Already in this young century, mathematics has continued to strengthen its internal development, extend its interactions with the sciences and engineering and open new partnerships in fields beyond science. As the uses of mathematics proliferate, so does the imperative for every nation to develop and maintain a "critical mass" of mathematics researchers and educators. Unfortunately, the mathematics communities of many developing countries have been weakened by years of brain drain, civil unrest, and inadequate educational resources. After several years of planning, an African Task Force has recently designed an African Millennium Science Initiative to be implemented in sub-Saharan Africa. Article here.