AFRICAN TECHNOLOGY POLICY STUDIES NETWORK

Benson ZwizwaiATPS ZIMBABWE CHAPTER NATIONAL COORDINATORbmutzwizwai@yahoo.com; 263772494902

A multi-disciplinary network

of researchers, private sector actors, policy

makers and civil society actors promoting the

generation, dissemination, use and mastery of

science, technology and innovation (STI) for

African development, environmental sustainability

and global inclusion.

What is ATPS?

ATPS Vision

To become the leading international centre of excellence and reference in science, technology and innovation systems research, training and

capacity building, communication and sensitization, knowledge brokerage, policy

advocacy and outreach in Africa.

ATPS Mission

To improve the quality of science, technology and innovation systems research and policy making in

Africa by strengthening capacity for science and technology knowledge generation,

communication and dissemination, use and mastery for sustainable development in Africa.

ATPS Overall Objective

To develop Africa’s STI capacity (knowledge basis & infrastructure, knowledge circulation &

networks, knowledge conditions & policies) today for sustainable African development

tomorrow.

Where We Work

Covering Four linguistic regions (Anglophone, Lusophone, Francophone, & Arabic)

What we do

Core Functions:

• Knowledge Generation (Research & Training); • Knowledge Brokerage (Stakeholder Dialogue,

Knowledge Circulation and Networking); • Knowledge Dissemination & Outreach –

(Publications, STI Journalism, Policy Advocacy); • Knowledge Valorization – (Innovation

Challenge Programs).

ATPS Organizational Structure

Members

National Chapters

Secretariat

Regional Committee

ATPS Board

Government Officials

Private Sector Actors

Research Organizations/Networks

NGOs

Policy Makers

Consultants

Responsible STI Advisory Committee

Key: Lines of Communications; Advisory Lines

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K9 Operates in 3 Board Commitees: Adminstration; Fundraising and Finance; and STI Quality ControlKevin, 19/01/2009

K10 Operates in 3 Departments:Research and Training (Coordinates Thematic Research & Training programs); Science Communications and Outreach (Cooridnates Knowledge Valorisation and Policy Advocacy); and Finance and Administration (Coordinates Network Adninistration and Financial Controls as per ATPS Policy Manual). The Secretariat is governed by a Secretariat management Committee chaired by the Executive Director. A dedicated National Chpater's Policy Liaison Officer participates in the SMC to ensure that the policy needs of the member countries are adequately addressed.Kevin, 22/01/2009

K11 An external Advisory Committee of Key international experts who provide independent quality assurrance, advices on strategic activities, policy drivers and needs, etc. (Regional Representatives of the Chapters are Ex Officio members on the Advisory Committee to ensure that the African context is now overshadowed by global policy drivers. This Committee operates only via the electronic media (e-mails, video and teleconferences, targetted telephone calls, etc) to ensure more dynamic and continuous engagement at least financial costs and environmental externalities. members will be invited to attend the annual general meetings only.Kevin, 22/01/2009

K12 Elected Representatives of the regions (SADC, ECOWAS, Great Lakes & Horn of Africa) - liaises with the Secretariat and the Board on program identifictaion & prioirtisation, implementation coordination, and monitoring and EvaluationKevin, 20/01/2009

K13 Chaired by National Coordinators (an elected National Representative) who liases with the Secretariat and Members in identification and prioritisation of thematic and non-thematic STI country needs; Supervision, Monitoring and Evaluation of of programs at country levels. Also serves as Policy Liaison Officer at the Country Level Kevin, 22/01/2009

K14 The hob of ATPS Kevin, 20/01/2009

K15 Competitive Tenders for Contracts on Needs basis; Guided by specifc grant agreementsKevin, 20/01/2009

K16 Engaged through Memorandum of UnderstandingKevin, 20/01/2009

Operational Structure of ATPS Board

ATPS Board

Fundraising & Finance Committee

Administrative Committee

Responsible STI Advisory Committee

Functions of The Secretariat

Research, Training & Events

Communications & Outreach

Finance & Administration

SMC

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How We Do This

• Thematic policy research & capacity building programs;

• Cross-cutting Non-thematic (facilitative)programs.

• Together these form Six Strategic Priorities

ATPS Strategic Priorities

Research Capacity Building

Youth & Gender Empowerment

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Why should I become a

member?

•Free access to selected international journals

•Eligibility to compete for research grants

funded by ATPS

•Sponsorship to conferences and workshops

•Training and capacity building opportunities

•Networking with colleagues across the

continent

How do I become a member?

•Online registration (www.atpsnet.org)

•Manual registration through the ATPS National

Chapter Coordinator

African Technology Policy Studies Network The Chancery, 3rd Floor, Valley RoadP. O. Box 10081-00100Nairobi, KenyaTel: +254-20-271 4098/ 168/ 498Fax: +254-20-271 4028Website: www.atpsnet.orgEmail: info@atpsnet.orgSkype address: atpsnet

African Technology Policy Studies Network

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