Why Next Einstein Forum global gathering is such a big deal

The preparations for the Next Einstein Forum (NEF) global gathering 2018 due next week at the Kigali Convention Centre are in advanced stages, according to organisers. The forum, which is a high-level science and innovation gathering for development will be taking place for the second time after being hosted in Dakar, Senegal in 2016, and it is expected to draw more than 1,000 participants from the continent.
Students during a Science lesson in a laboratory. (File)
Students during a Science lesson in a laboratory. (File)
Julius Bizimungu