At the direction of the Minister of Higher Education, President of the National Authority for Remote Sensing participates in the Conference on Activating and Implementing the Executive Plan of the African Strategy for Scientific Research and Innovation

At the invitation of the African Union – Commission for Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation, and in implementation of the directives of Dr. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Islam Abu Al-Magd, President of the National Authority for Remote Sensing and Space Sciences, participated in the conference on activating and implementing the executive plan of the African Strategy for Scientific Research and Innovation 2034. This strategy is considered the continental framework for implementing science, technology, and innovation in order to achieve Africa’s Agenda 2063, fulfill the Sustainable Development Goals, and enhance the innovative, economic, and social value of African states.

This strategy represents a roadmap for the next ten years, from 2025 to 2034, as an essential part of Africa’s Agenda 2063 to advance the African continent and achieve sustainable development goals.

Dr. Islam Abu Al-Magd contributed to the preparation of this strategy and the executive plan as a representative of Egypt’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Egypt hosted the working group meeting prior to its adoption in November 2024, which reflects Egypt’s pivotal and leading role with the African continent in supporting science, technology, and innovation.

During the conference, Dr. Abu Al-Magd presented Egypt’s role in implementing the education, scientific research, and innovation strategy, particularly in supporting technical education through the establishment of technological universities that anticipate the requirements of the future—specialized fields and future-oriented professions such as artificial intelligence, nanotechnology, biotechnology, and space technology.

He also referred to national initiatives such as the “Alliance and Development” initiative, which supports scientific research, innovation, and development across various sectors in Egypt’s development regions, stressing that the initiative aims to promote innovation, industry, and the private sector.

Furthermore, he highlighted donor institutions in Egypt that support scientific research and innovation strategies through targeted calls to fund science, technology, and innovation initiatives. He emphasized that these models can be adopted by African countries, affirming Egypt’s readiness to support its African partners in implementation and to maximize benefits for the interest of African nations.

The President of the Authority also pointed out that Egypt’s political leadership attaches great importance to scientific research to achieve social, economic, and innovative returns, as well as industrial benefits—transforming Egypt’s economy into one based on knowledge and innovation.