The Pan African Chemistry Network (PACN) represents an innovative approach to working with universities, schools, scientists, teachers, and students in Africa with a special focus on the millennium development Goals for Africa, this network will ultimately span the entire continent.
This first hub, based at the University of Nairobi in Kenya, has been funded with the assistance of a ₤1million grant from agribusiness Syngenta. Royal Society of chemistry is supporting and promoting the creation of a knowledge–sharing network for African chemical scientists. As Alejandra Palermo, the RSC special projects manager said “The network is organised on a hub and spoke model to reflect local needs. Scientists will meet through a programme of seminars, conferences and workshops. Fellowships and grants will be awarded to enable active participation in these events and to further enhance networking, technology transfer and skills development by facilitating international mobility of key scientists”. RSC NEWS July 2008 www.rsc.org/pacn
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