Innovation Agencies in Africa Network

Governance

Leadership & Governance

Our governance structure ensures effective leadership, transparent decision-making, and inclusive representation across all member agencies, fostering accountability and strategic alignment with African development priorities.

Funding Partners
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Funding Partner
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Funding Partner
Steering Committee
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Head of Secretariat
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Acting CEO
Screenshot 2025-12-17 050038_f67JT.png Prof. Anicia Peters National Commission of Research, Science and Technology
CEO
Screenshot 2025-12-17 045951_UwPFE.png Carlos Tavares Pina Nucleo Operacional da Socidade de Informacao
CEO
Screenshot 2025-12-17 045159_i46w8.png Diane Mongudi Botswana Digital and Innovation Hub
Acting CEO
Screenshot 2025-12-17 045353_8jL4X.png Dr. Amos Nungu Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology
Director General
Screenshot 2025-12-17 045500_udSzN.png Gift Kadzamira National Commission for Science and Technology
Director General
Screenshot 2025-12-17 045653_Y84wB.png Selamyhun Adefris Haile Ministry of Innovation And Technology - Ethiopia
Innovation Development CEO
Screenshot 2025-12-17 045921_5CnsJ.png Dr. Martin Ongol Uganda National Council for Science and Technology
Deputy Executive Secretary
Secretariat
D473FCE1-A0EC-4AF4-B164-E28060406345_L0_001-21_08_2025, 12_23_53_6VAoE.jpg Sheila Solomon Innovation Agencies in Africa Network
Network Coordinator
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Accounts and Administration Officer
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Communications and Advocacy Officer
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Capacity Building Officer