From Left to right : Prof. Romain Murenzi, Prof. Remi Quirion, President Kagame, Minister of Education Gaspard Twagirayezu
This afternoon at Urugwiro Village President Kagame received Professor Romain Murenzi, Professor at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), and Professor Remi Quirion, Chief Scientist of Quebec.
They have discussions on expanding science advice for governments as the International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) meets in Kigali.
The 5th INGSA from April 30 to May 2 was organised under the theme: “Transformation Imperative – Expanded Evidence for Inclusive Policies in Diverse Contexts”.
The conference is being held in Africa for the first time. INGSA is the world’s largest community of practice dedicated to enhancing the interfaces between knowledge producers and holders, public policy makers, and societies.
The Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is a private research university in Worcester, Massachusetts. Founded in 1865, WPI was one of the United States’ first engineering and technology universities. (End)