The Scientific Committee of the African Forum for Research and Innovation (FARI 2027) has met in Accra to prepare the third edition, which will focus on education reform and research.
Experts on the Scientific Committee of the African Forum for Research and Innovation (FARI 2027) met in Accra from 27 to 30 October 2026 to begin preparations for the third edition of the regional platform.
Organised by the Education, Science and Culture Directorate of the ECOWAS Commission, the meeting marks the start of a strategic process aimed at harnessing research to drive socio-economic development in West Africa.
Held under the main theme “Rethinking the education system to drive innovation and development”, the first high-level meeting aims to redirect education models towards the continent’s technological and scientific priorities.
The Accra discussions are expected to lead to the adoption of FARI 2027’s operational work plan, as well as the official launch of the next call for scientific papers and applications.
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