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'We're losing our scientists': STEM struggle in West Africa
Original: ‘We’re losing our scientists’: STEM struggle in W Africa
Reports highlight a growing exodus of scientists from West Africa, where underfunded universities, poor lab infrastructure and low pay are pushing researchers to leave the region or abandon science altogether. Educators warn that the loss of STEM talent threatens local innovation and development, calling for better funding, training and retention of the region's scientific workforce.
Why now: Concerns are mounting over brain drain and underinvestment in science education in West Africa.
Evidence
- ‘We’re losing our scientists’: STEM struggle in W Africa · Kuwait Times
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