Our Workstreams
Driving Africa’s Development Through Strategic Focus Areas
Our Strategic Workstreams
Workstream 1: Supporting Alignment of Research Agendas to Socio-Economic Priorities
We aim to support the connection between UM6P’s research efforts and Africa’s socio-economic needs and the SDGs. By encouraging dialogue and collaboration between UM6P departments and external stakeholders, we help identify opportunities where research can contribute to addressing key challenges such as food security and sustainable energy. Our role is to curate conversations and foster alignment, reinforcing UM6P’s attentiveness to continental priorities.
Workstream 2: Contributing to Envisioning African Futures in Education and Innovation
We seek to contribute to conversations that position UM6P as a thoughtful voice in shaping the future of African higher education, science, and entrepreneurship. By convening discussions among UM6P faculty, departments, and external partners, we help explore emerging trends and opportunities for socio-economic development. Through this, we aim to facilitate interdepartmental dialogue and contribute to building strategic insights that can inspire collective action.
Workstream 3: Facilitating Academic Excellence Through Partnerships and Networks
We help strengthen UM6P’s academic connections by facilitating partnerships and collaborative networks across Africa and beyond. By supporting coordination within UM6P and engaging with external stakeholders, we contribute to building a collaborative environment that promotes knowledge sharing and supports impactful academic initiatives.
Workstream 4: Encouraging the Connection Between Innovation and Entrepreneurship
In collaboration with UM6P’s entrepreneurial ecosystem (such as Stargate incubator), we contribute to connecting innovation and entrepreneurship efforts. By helping to facilitate exchanges between innovators, researchers, and partners, we aim to support efforts that respond to Africa’s socio-economic challenges and promote solutions with the potential to scale.
Workstream 5: Strengthening Communication and Outreach
We aim to enhance the visibility of our initiatives by supporting communication and outreach efforts across Africa. Through engagement in events, publications, and digital platforms, we seek to help ensure that UM6P’s efforts are shared with and accessible to broader communities.
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