“The aim of the Academy is the development of the exact, physical and natural sciences, their applications and their teaching.” Specific aims recognize those who have made outstanding contributions to science; encourage and support scientific research; guide society in matters of national interest; contribute to the popularization and appropriation of science as an element of…
“To encourage the creation, acquisition, dissemination and utilization of knowledge for national development through the promotion of learning” The Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences was founded in 1959 on the initiative of Ghana’s first president, Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah. Its aim is generally to promote the pursuit, advancement and dissemination of knowledge in all…
“Contribute to the socio-economic development of Burkina Faso through science, arts, literature and culture”. In order to achieve its goal, the academy carries out the following activities, among others: Carrying out studies on its own initiative or at the request of the State or any other organization; Formulation of recommendations on issues of education, scientific…
“To serve the country and contribute to the advancement of universal science” The Hassan II Academy of Science and Technology is a place of high thinking, where men and women whose talent, enlightenment and wisdom have earned them a prominent standing within the international scientific community work to foster moral serenity in society and to…
“Promoting science in India and harnessing scientific knowledge for the cause of humanity and national welfare.” The Indian National Science Academy was established in January 1935 with the object of promoting science in India and harnessing scientific knowledge for the cause of humanity and national welfare. The foundation of the Academy, earlier known as the…
“African physics needs a global on-ramp for the rest of the world” What is the African Physical Society? The African Physical Society is a non-governmental professional association legally incorporated under the laws of the Republic of Ghana, along with the African Association of Physics Students as a subsidiary organization. It provides a forum to bring…
“To promote the progress and uphold the cause of science, both in pure and applied branches.” Vision The Indian Academy of Sciences, founded in 1934 by Professor C.V. Raman, Nobel Laureate, endeavours by all means at its disposal to promote the progress and uphold the cause of science, both in pure and applied branches. The…
“The AAS is a non-aligned, non-political, not-for-profit pan African organisation whose vision is to see transformed lives on the African continent through science.” A Vision: Transformed lives on the continent through science The AAS tripartite mandate is: recognising excellence through The AAS’ highly prestigious fellowship and award schemes; providing advisory and think tank functions for…
“For a relevant strengthening and a fruitful development of Mathematics in Africa, to meet the requirements and expectations of this new millennium” The African Mathematical Union has been founded in Rabat, in July 1976, during the first Pan African Congress of Mathematicians. Its creation has been prepared during several meetings of African mathematicians that took…
“We envision that development challenges are efficiently addressed in partner countries through increasing scientific knowledge.” The International Science Programme (ISP) was established at Uppsala University, Sweden in 1961. Today ISP consists of three subprograms: the International Programme in the Physical Sciences (IPPS), started 1961 the International Programme in the Chemical Sciences (IPICS), started 1970 the…
