WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SCIENCE IN Guinea Conakry

In a context of declining interest in science, the Guinean government has undertaken extensive reforms in recent years in the field of scientific research to build a new research culture in Guinea that will reduce the knowledge deficit and address development issues. Despite these reforms and the consideration of certain problems that inhibit the development of science, funding for this sector is still very insufficient and ageing staff is not systematically replaced in many disciplines. We are convinced that the organization of the African Science Week in Guinea will contribute to the enhancement of knowledge and the scientific process, the development of educational tools and the maintenance of dialogue between science and society. It will above all raise awareness among the population and especially among young people of the importance of science and technology in our societies; encourage vocations and careers to foster collective awareness of the role of science and technology in the country's development.