Africa is without doubt the continent with the greatest scientific gap. But why should we be concerned? Why should we develop space projects with Africa when so many Africans need clean water? Why should we train African physicists and mathematicians when so many Africans can't read? The answer is simply because advanced science and technology gives Africa the tools and skills to attack poverty, drought, famine, water shortages and diseases.
How can you improve drinking water quality, whose contamination is at the root of 80% of diseases and a third of deaths? By applying innovative technologies. How can you support African countries to fight deforestation?
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