Towards Strong Swiss–African Science Diplomacy
SwissTPH Policy Brief
Amid shifting geopolitics and a strained multilateral system, science diplomacy emerges as a critical beacon for upholding international evidence-based cooperation and addressing pressing global challenges. It does so through research, partnership and dialogue. Where multilateral channels are gridlocked, well-designed bilateral science partnerships can deliver global public goods and foster trust.
Key messages:
- Science diplomacy is a means to advance foreign policy and scientific cooperation in an unstable global era.
- Swiss-African science diplomacy is a powerful tool to drive innovation, sustainable development, peace and global resilience.
- Strengthening Swiss-African science diplomacy needs a framework and more coherent collaboration - backed by sustained investment in science, technology and innovation.
Authors Dr Jasmina Saric, Dr Fabian Käser
