Materials science and technology could offer the opportunity to address vital needs of African people. But improving the infrastructure for science education and dissemination of knowledge is the first step to take.
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Chaker, M., Rosei, F. Rising from the Falls. Nature Mater 11, 187–188 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1038/nmat3262
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