B. ASSAf Workshop Proceedings and Other Reports
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Proceedings Reports are a verbatim reflection of a live ASSAf event. It is published with consent of all speakers.
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Neonicotinoid Insecticides: Use and Effects in African Agriculture: A Review and Recommendations to Policymakers
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2021)Agriculture is critically important for African societies and economies but ensuring food security for Africa’s growing population is a major challenge. One particular concern are pesticides called ‘neonicotinoids’, which ...
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African Open Science Platform Part 1: Landscape Study
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2019-08)This report maps the African landscape of Open Science – with a focus on Open Data as a sub-set of Open Science. Data to inform the landscape study were collected through a variety of methods, including surveys, desk ...
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The Hidden Crisis: Mental Health on Times of Covid-19
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2021)The COVID-19 pandemic is most notably a physical health crisis, but it strongly affects mental health as well. Social isolation, job and financial losses, uncertainty about the real impact of the crisis, and fear for ...
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Building Profitable and Sustainable Community Owned Connectivity Networks
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2020)The IID seminar titled “Building Profitable and Sustainable Community Owned Connectivity Networks”, was hosted on 31 August 2020 on Zoom Webinar. The 2019 White Paper on science, technology and innovation (STI) recognise ...
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Gender and Innovation: Implications for Sustainable Development. A GenderInSITE Policy Brief
(Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD); The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS), 2020-11)This policy brief considers the importance of applying a gender lens to innovation and sustainable development. It summarizes the key results of the workshop “Gender and Innovation: Implications for Sustainable Development”, ...
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Impact of GenderInSITE
(Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD); The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS), 2020)The impact of GIS is inextricably linked to the reputation and credibility of its host organizations and of the people in leadership positions within GIS. At best this is a symbiotic relationship that is a win-win situation ...
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Social, Psychological and Health Impact of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) on the Elderly: South African and Italian Perspectives
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2020)The elderly population has been included in the vulnerable population to the mental health risks of COVID-19. This group in our society is confronted with high rates of pre-existing depressive symptoms and the challenges ...
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Migration, Displacement and Mobility in Africa: Complex issues in current times
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2020)This report reflects the conference proceedings of the tenth Annual Young Scientists’ Conference which took place from 28 to 29 October 2019 at Future Africa, University of Pretoria, South Africa. The theme of the conference: ...
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The Smart City Initiatives in South Africa and Paving a Way to Support Cities to Address Frontier Issues Using New and Emerging Technologies
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2020)This was the 3rd of three Innovation for Inclusive Development (IID) seminars hosted on 3 September 2019, St George’s Hotel, Pretoria by the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) in partnership with the Department of ...
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Improving the prevention and management of multimorbidity in sub-Saharan Africa
(Academy of Medical Sciences (UK)/Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2020)Having two or more long-term conditions at the same time, known as multimorbidity, is a growing challenge globally. This workshop focused on finding out what is known about the extent and nature of multimorbidity and ...
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Global Mental Health in an Era of Sustainable Development: Research and Policy Priorities
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2020)The aim of the symposium was to assess global research patterns and domestic policies aimed at addressing challenges pertaining to mental health. This aim was achieved thorough the following objectives: 1. Scientifically ...
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Poverty, Inequality and Global Climate Change: Connecting the Discussions
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2019)The conference was a response to an urgent need to bring together communities of scientists who are exploring matters of poverty, inequality and climate change. While there are individual cross overs, this is still ...
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Towards Coordinating National Role Players and Activities to Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG): A Focus on SDG 6 (Water & Sanitation)
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2019)The workshop titled “Landscaping the coordination of national role-players and activities toward Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6 on water and sanitation) in South Africa” was held on 23 and 24 July 2019. The event ...
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Stakeholders Awareness Workshop on the 2019 White Paper on Science, Technology and Innovation (STI)
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2019)This was the 2nd of three Innovation for Inclusive Development (IID) seminars held on 02 July 2019, at Future Africa Conference Centre, University of Pretoria, Gauteng by the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) in ...
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Protection of Intellectual Property for Grassroots Innovation
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2019)The seminar was hosted on 21 May 2019, at Protea Hotel Fire & Ice, Menlyn, Pretoria by the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) in partnership with the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI). The seminar was ...
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Neonicotinoids and their Impact on Ecosystem Services for Agriculture and Biodiversity in Africa
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2019)The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) in collaboration with Leopoldina hosted a working group meeting on Neonicotinoids and their Impact on Ecosystem Services for Agriculture and Biodiversity in Africa from 13-15 ...
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Consultative Workshop on the Shale Gas Science Action Plan for South Africa, 14-15 March 2019
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2019)In support of the South African government to explore the potential of shale gas, the Department of Science and Technology (DST) commissioned ASSAf to undertake work that would culminate in the development of a national ...
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Surveillance and Response to Infectious Diseases and Comorbidities: An African and German Perspective
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2019)The conference explored various topics pertaining to Infectious Diseases and Comorbidities. These included: antimicrobial resistance; one health; HIV; TB; Malaria; and HCV. The objectives of the symposium were to scientifically ...
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Winning the Fight Against Corruption: A Trans-Disciplinary Approach
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2019)This 9th Annual Young Scientists’ Conference which was hosted by the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) and SAYAS in September 2018 deliberated on Corruption and its negative effects on Africa’s progress. Corruption ...
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Annual Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2019)In 2015, South Africa joined other member states of the United Nations (UN) to sign and ratify the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (2030 Agenda). The UN consequently established the Technology Facilitation Mechanism ...
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