Wednesday, 10 January 2018

How we can stop Africa's scientific brain drain

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How we can stop Africa's scientific brain drain

08:35 minutes · TEDGlobal 2017

How can Africans find solutions to Africa's problems? Conservation biologist Kevin Njabo tells his personal story of how he nearly became part of the group of African scientists who seek an education abroad and never return -- and why he's now building a permanent base on the continent to nurture and support local talent. "I'm not coming back alone. I'm bringing with me Western scientists, entrepreneurs and students," Njabo says. "When that happens, Africa will be on the way to solving Africa's problems."

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