Inaugural RISE Meeting Held in Nairobi, Kenya

Academic directors and other representatives of the five RISE networks gathered in Nairobi, Kenya, on October 6-7 to share information about their groups’ research, plans and goals. Participants also heard from private sector representatives from East and South Africa about entrepreneurial opportunities for academic scientists, and they explored potential partnerships with representatives from university consortia outside of Africa. Grant programs sponsored by TWAS and the International Foundation for Science (IFS) were presented, and reporting requirements were reviewed. The inaugural RISE meeting, whose goal was to set the stage for a productive, sustainable initiative, was organized and hosted by the African Academy of Sciences in cooperation with SIG.