The African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS) is a development research think tank on harnessing applications of science, technology and innovation policies for sustainable development in Africa. ACTS is an Intergovernmental organization founded in 1988 to pursue policy oriented research towards strengthening the capacity of African countries and institutions to harness science and technology for sustainable development. ACTS envisions a sustainable economic, social and environmental future for Africa, through science, technology and innovation.
Contact details
- Website:
- www.acts-net.org
- Address:
- P.O. Box 45917 - 00100,Nairobi-Kenya
- Country:
- Kenya
- Sub-region:
- Eastern Africa
Areas of focus
Topics of research
Geographics of focus
Africa
Operating languages
English
Organisation details
Business model
Non-profit
Institutional affiliations
Foundation
, Government
, Industry-Private sector
, International Organism
, Network
, University
Year founded
1988
Age (years)
African Centre for Technology Studies
Kenya average
Global average
Founded by
Founders: Professor Calestous Juma
Founder gender: All male
Founder gender: All male
Leadership
Leader(s) (2021): Prof. Tom Peter Migun Ogada
Leader gender: Male Leader(s) (2020): Prof. Tom Peter Migun Ogada
Leader gender: Male Leader(s) (2017): Cosmas Milton Obote Ochieng ( Executive Director)
Leader gender: Male
Leader gender: Male Leader(s) (2020): Prof. Tom Peter Migun Ogada
Leader gender: Male Leader(s) (2017): Cosmas Milton Obote Ochieng ( Executive Director)
Leader gender: Male
Staff size
2021
African Centre for Technology Studies
Kenya average
Global average
2020
African Centre for Technology Studies
% Female staff
2020
African Centre for Technology Studies
Kenya average
Global average
% Female researchers
2020
African Centre for Technology Studies
Kenya average
Global average
Organisational performance
Publications
2019
African Centre for Technology Studies
Kenya average
Global average
Financials
2020
African Centre for Technology Studies
Kenya average
Global average
Social
Likes (2021)
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Kenya average
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Likes (2019)
African Centre for Technology Studies
Twitter
Followers (2021)
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Kenya average
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Followers (2019)
African Centre for Technology Studies
Followers (2017)
African Centre for Technology Studies
Subscribers (2021)
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Subscribers (2019)
African Centre for Technology Studies
LinkedIn
Followers (2019)
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Kenya average
Global average
Data notes
Last updated: 17/05/2021
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