What’s Stopping Young African Scientists from Achieving Their Potential
Young African scientists face persistent barriers which cause them to leave their own countries, and even academia.
What’s Stopping Young African Scientists from Achieving Their Potential

Young African scientists face persistent barriers which cause them to leave their own countries, and even academia. This means the continent’s work force loses highly trained people who are crucial for scientific and technological advancement, and for economic development. It’s estimated that 20,000 highly educated professionals leave the continent annually, with up to 30% of Africa’s scientists among them. A number […]

