Science for Africa Foundation (SfA) core funding

The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) established the AESA platform in 2015 in partnership with the Africa Union Development Agency (AUDA, formerly NEPAD Agency), the Wellcome Trust, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF), and the UK Department for International Development (DFID). The initial phase has been characterized by a growing portfolio of programme activities, aligned to the AAS STI strategies, and focused on achieving the four goals outlined in the AESA Partners’ Group - approved AESA Business Plan to develop scientific excellence, leadership, innovation and improve the research landscape in Africa. The existence of the CORE grant has been an enabler to AAS with many benefits including: \- Ability to receive and disburse complex grant funds after investing in world class financial and grants management systems and policies. \- Ability to flexibly recruit and retain a high calibre multinational African team. \- Ability to develop and deliver robust evaluation and risk management mechanisms \- Resources to renovate and refurbish the AAS offices to provide more space and better work environment \- Resources for team building and leadership coaching interventions \- Ability to conduct internal audits and other due diligence exercises \- Improved AAS competitiveness in the employment market in terms of staff benefits and welfare

Programme: AAS Africa Platform (AESA)

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