News in July 2009

NASAC Statement on "Brain Drain in Africa": "One-third of all African scientists live and work in developed countries. This outflow represents a significant loss of economic potential for the continent, especially in today’s global society where scientific and technological knowledge drive development.”

The critical issue of brain drain – the loss of Africa’s scientific workers to richer countries, largely in the developed world – is the focal point of concern in a statement issued by the Network of African Science Academies (NASAC), a group of 13 merit-based science academies in Africa. The statement was formally presented to the heads of states attending the G8+5 Summit 2009 in L’Aquila, Italy, in July.