Presidential Forum on the Management of Science and Technology for Development in Africa

"We in the OAU, have always considered science and technology as one of the most important tools and the driving force for the socio-economic development of our Member States and for the well-being of their population. In fact, the founding fathers of the Organization did, from the very beginning, feel such a necessity and that is why provision was made in the OAU Charter to set up structures for the establishment and strengthening of instruments aimed at developing Research and Development activities in Member States." - Dr. Salim, July 24, 1995