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African Centre for Technology Studies/The University of Sussex
Nora is an experienced researcher specializing in environmental change, agri-food systems, international development, and science, technology, and innovation policy. Her research focuses on inclusive innovation and sustainable development in Africa, innovation systems development and strengthening, as well as research commercialization and entrepreneurship. She also has expertise in stakeholder management, policy dialogues analysis and development, and science capacity development. Nora has received advanced training in Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy and Management from the University of Sussex, United Kingdom, and proficiency training on the multidisciplinary multiple pathways approach to sustainability from the STEPS Centre, University of Sussex, UK. She is a Research Fellow at the African Centre for Technology Studies and a final-year PhD student at the University of Sussex. Nora's career passion lies in conducting innovative research and policy analysis that links multilevel policies to local resources and development realities, creating sustainable development opportunities for the poor.