Education in Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields has been identified as a development goal in the global South. STEM oriented economies perform strongly on a number of economic indicators. Currently, there is a shortage of trained scientists in Africa. Many African countries are investing in STEM research and education, with the African Union encouraging its members to spend 1% of their GDP on STEM.
This is a list of organizations that are currently engaged in STEM Education activities and outreach across Sub-Saharan Africa. The organizations range in size, scope, funding mechanisms, and mission statements.
Angola
Benin
Botswana
Burundi
Cameroon
Cape Verde
Chad
Ethiopia
Ghana
Ivory Coast
Kenya (Education in Kenya)
Madagascar
Malawi
Mali
Nigeria (Nigerian Ministry of Science & Technology)
Rwanda
Senegal
South Africa (Science and Technology in South Africa)
Tanzania
Togo
Uganda
Zambia
Zimbabwe