NASAC

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NASAC

NASAC is an independent consortium of science academies, whose main goal is to offer authoritative credible advice for policy formulation towards sustainable development in Africa.

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NASAC undertakes several programmes with the support of our partners and members.

Academy Development

Capacity Building

Climate Change

Decarbonisation

Gene Editing

Science Eduaction

Synergy Building

Women for Science
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Access reports, publications, and other valuable resources to deepen your understanding of science and its role in Africa's progress.

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AMASA 2026

DATE:10 - 12 Nov. LOCATION: Nairobi, Kenya

Securing Africa’s Digital Transformation: AI, Cybersecurity and Sustainability. The conference comes at a critical moment when Africa is accelerating investments in digital infrastructure, connectivity, innovation ecosystems, artificial intelligence, and digital public services. Across sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, finance, education, climate services, and governance, digital technologies are increasingly shaping Africa’s development trajectory.

Annual Meeting of African Science Academies

ASBS

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The Academy Synergy Building Sessions (ASBS) aims to provide peer learning opportunities which will enrich and develop professional and social interactions within the network.

Academy Synergy Building Sessions

ADI

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Academy Development Initiative (ADI) main objective is to create awareness on the process and modality of setting up a national academy that is contextually relevant in its honorific and programmatic activities.

Academy Development Initiative

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Decarbonisation

Decarbonising Transport in Africa: A Sustainable Future

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This project by NASAC tackles climate change by addressing transport emissions in Africa. It proposes solutions and best practices for policymakers and stakeholders to achieve a greener transport sector.

AMASA 2026

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Annual Meeting of African Science Academies

NASAC

Leadership Pathways for Young Scientists in Academies

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Who we are

NASAC is a consortium of merit-based science academies in Africa and aspires to make the “voice of science” heard by policy and decision makers within Africa and worldwide. NASAC is dedicated to enhancing the capacity of existing national science academies and champions in the cause for creation of new academies where none exist.

Networking
Harnessing collective strengths for continental impact.
Transformation
Enhancing the capacity of academies to become science advisors.

Community
Facilitate the exchange of shared learnings and experiences by establishing communities of practice and interests.
Advisory
Offering technical support through publications that target audiences in academia, policymaking and the public.