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The Next Einstein Forum's Global Gathering Opens With Call To Accelerate Science-Driven Development In Africa

First Global Science Forum on African Soil Calls for Investment in Science and Technology by Identifying and Eliminating Barriers to Education, Funding and Support; Highlights Contributions of Women in STEM on International Women's Day


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H.E. Macky Sall, President of Senegal and H.E. Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda with the Next Einstein Forum's six female fellows at the launch of the NEF Global Gathering. Earlier, a presidential panel highlighted African women's contribution to STEM as we recognize International Women's Day. Left to Right:   Amanda Weltman, South Africa; Sherien Elagroudy, Egypt; Evelyn Gitau, Kenya;  President Kagame; President Macky Sall, Alta Schutte, South Africa; Tolu Oni, Nigeria; Ghada Bassioni, Egypt.
H.E. Macky Sall, President of Senegal and H.E. Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda with the Next Einstein Forum's six female fellows at the launch of the NEF Global Gathering. Earlier, a presidential panel highlighted African women's contribution to STEM as we recognize International Women's Day. Left to Right: Amanda Weltman, South Africa; Sherien Elagroudy, Egypt; Evelyn Gitau, Kenya; President Kagame; President Macky Sall, Alta Schutte, South Africa; Tolu Oni, Nigeria; Ghada Bassioni, Egypt.
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DAKAR, Senegal, March 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- An unprecedented coalition of African and world leaders today convened at the first-ever Next Einstein Forum Global Gathering, issuing a joint call to action for increased investment and support for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) in Africa.  The event marks a historic first step in charting a new course for science-led development in Africa.

"The NEF Global Gathering is providing a platform to nurture African talent so the continent can return to its roots as the cradle of innovation," said H.E. Macky Sall, President of Senegal. "Africa has a rich history of science as does Senegal and we're creating a 'city of knowledge' as proof of our commitment to investing in the education of our youth.  Science must better our society. I would like to especially salute our women scientists because a future without diversity is not representative of our society. At the heart of our policy is to put an accent on the education of women and girls and the support of STEM. Together, we must meet the challenge of producing the next African Einstein - be it a man or a woman."

Over the next three days, the 2016 NEF Global Gathering, which takes place at the Abdou Diouf International Conference Center in Dakar, Senegal, will welcome more than 800 scientific and industry influencers, policymakers, business leaders, civil society and advocates committed to building a strong STEM ecosystem across the continent. Dignitaries present on the opening day included H.E. Macky Sall, President of Senegal (host); H.E. Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda and a high-level roster of science, technology and education ministers from Ethiopia, Morocco, Cameroon and Nigeria - all participants in the NEF Presidential Panel. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon shared written remarks.  

"Many local challenges have global consequences and finding sustainable solutions will require transformative thinking, strong leadership, significant investment and deeper engagement. We're thrilled to welcome the world to Dakar to witness Africa's emergence on the global scientific stage," said Thierry Zomahoun, NEF Chairperson and President and CEO of the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS).

Science and technology-driven innovation is an undeniable engine for economic growth and social inclusion. Today, a lack of investment in R&D and STEM fields is stunting Africa's growth as the continent contributes just 1 percent of global research output while losing 35 percent of aid – i.e. $4 billion – each year to STEM-related expatriate jobs. An initiative of AIMS in partnership with the Robert Bosch Stiftung, NEF's mission is close the STEM deficit and empower a new generation of scientific genius.

In a written message, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said, "Science is a force multiplier for advancing progress across all the Sustainable Development Goals. Today, more than ever, we must nurture, support and harness the full power of the sciences as a force for more inclusive, sustainable development.  We need this especially for Africa, to underpin the rights, dignity, creativity and innovation of all Africans and reinforce the foundations of Africa's progress."

"Africa is global talent pool of the future, provided we work together now to make the necessary investments. Three principles derived from our experience have been very helpful to us in transforming Rwanda. First, always work in a spirit of partnership and collaboration, within Africa and globally. Second, we cannot afford to wait around, so get started on the journey using our own resources, ideas, and institutions. Third, women are at least half of our talent pool, and progress is impossible without their full participation at every level," said H.E. Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda.

By building on its wealth of human capital – a young, largely unemployed and wholly untapped pool of talent – Africa is poised to emerge as a leader in the global scientific community. The 2016 NEF Global Gathering will help make this vision a reality by combining the unique perspectives and resources offered by government, academia, industry and public and private sectors, to strengthen Africa's science infrastructure. (See the complete conference agenda).

MEET AFRICA'S EINSTEINS – SPOTLIGHTING AFRICAN WOMEN IN STEM
In honor of International Women's Day, the NEF Global Gathering 2016 hosted a dynamic panel discussion reflecting on progress to date promoting African Women in STEM, ongoing innovative initiatives and future opportunities. The panel, "Driving the Agenda for African Women in STEM," featured a formidable roster of women leaders and influencers in science including France Cordova, Director, US National Science Foundation, Aminata Sall Diallo, Professor and Special Advisor in the Ministry of Higher Educaion and Research and H. E. Minister Naledi Pandor, Minister of Science and Technology, South Africa.

"As a woman with a science background working in a STEM-related field, the value of mentorship and support from other women cannot be overstated," said Seema Kumar, Vice President, Innovation, Global Public Health and Science Policy Communication, Johnson & Johnson, who also participated on the panel. "The Next Einstein Forum provides a place for women in the sciences from all over Africa to connect with each other and with leaders in the sciences from across the globe. Working together, we are better able to break down barriers to success and push the boundaries of science and technology."

Notably, women make up 40 percent of the inaugural NEF Fellow class, 15 of Africa's best and the brightest scientists, rigorously selected for their groundbreaking, contributions to science. Representing the continent's rising class of STEM talent, these trailblazers include: Alta Schutte, South Africa; Evelyn Gitau, Kenya; Wilfred Ndifon, Cameroon; Amanda Weltman, South Africa; Assane Gueye, Senegal; Tolu Oni, Nigeria; Axel Ngonga-Nomo, Cameroon; Mohlopheni Jackson Marakalala, South Africa; Hallowed Olaoluwa, Nigeria/Central African Republic; Joseph Ben Geloun, Senegal; Mouhamed Moustapha Fall, Senegal; Sherien Elagroudy, Egypt; Noble Banadda, Uganda; Kommunist Weldemariam, Ethiopia And Ghada Bassioni, Egypt. Learn more about the NEF Fellows.  

The diversity of the group punctuates the NEF's concerted efforts to build an inclusive, globally competitive scientific community. Also unique to the NEF is a youth-focused and driven agenda with least 50 percent of the NEF Global Gathering participants aged 42 or younger.

JOIN THE MOVEMENT
Visit IAmEinstein.org to join the movement to place science and technology at the center of Africa's transformation and call on African governments, leaders, and youth to embrace and support a new era in science, technology, and innovation. Watch NEF's "Game Changers": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sR8TClNe9Ts

Join the conversation with the NEF GG2016 official hashtags #AfricasEinsteins and #NEF2016. Follow NEF on Twitter @NextEinsteinFor and on Facebook  www.facebook.com/NextEinsteinForum

All plenary sessions will be live-streamed to a global audience from 8 March 2016 starting at 10:10 am UTC/ GMT (5:10 am ET) at gg2016.nef.org. Simultaneous English and French translations will available at all plenaries, workshops and panel discussions.

ABOUT THE NEXT EINSTEIN FORUM
Launched in 2013, the Next Einstein Forum (NEF), an African Institute for Mathematical Science (AIMS) initiative in partnership with the Robert Bosch Stiftung, will unite more than 500 outstanding thinkers and distinguished stakeholders from around the world together in Africa for the first ever NEF Global Gathering on 8-10 March 2016 under the patronage of H.E. Macky Sall, President of the Republic of Senegal. Held every two years, NEF Global Gatherings will showcase Africa's top young scientists and connect them with leaders from Africa and the rest of the world in high-profile, invitation-only forums that touch on the three pillars of science, society and policy.

The NEF has been endorsed by the African Union Commission as well as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the Governments of Rwanda, Senegal and South Africa, the African Academy of Sciences (AAS) and a growing number of private sector and civil society partners from across the world who are passionate about positioning Africa's scientific community as an influential member in the global scientific community, which will ensure sustainable human development in Africa and other parts of the world.

MEDIA PARTICIPATION
Invitation only. Complimentary meeting registration is available to members of the media who provide appropriate press credentials and identification via the conference registration system. If you would like more information, contact us at [email protected].

MEDIA CONTACTS
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