African Centre for Technology Studies

**Vision and Mission

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ACTS vision is knowledge for better livelihoods. Its Mission is to strengthen the capacity and policies of African countries and institutions to harness science, technology and innovation for sustainable development.

**Our Value Proposition

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• To conduct high quality research, policy analysis, capacity strengthening and outreach on applications of science, technology and innovation policies to sustainable development in Africa

• To facilitate and convene evidence based policy dialogue and debate

• To inform development policy and practice

• To put critical issues of science, technology innovation on the Development Agenda

• To provide independent and objective policy advice to African governments and agencies, regional economic communities and institutions, private sector, civil society and community actors and agencies.