Ergaf-Africa, Miva Open varsity sign MoU to boost innovation, policy impact
By Jonathan Lois
The event, held yesterday in Abuja, was part of activities marking the 2025 United Nations World Development Information Day under the theme “Information for Development: Bridging Knowledge and Action in Africa.”
The ceremony attracted participants from academia, the public and private sectors, policymakers, students and members of the public. It marked a bold commitment by both institutions to deepen research, innovation, capacity building and policy engagement across the continent.
Presenting the World Development Report (WDR) 2025 virtually, the President of ERGAF-AFRICA, Dr. Chibuzo Okereke, said the report highlights the centrality of standards as key drivers of sustainable development.
He explained that the taxonomy of standards—moving from absence or weak standards to adoption and ultimately to authorship—provides a pathway for national progress.
Drawing parallels with Africa’s pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Dr. Okereke stressed that “He who owns the standards owns the market,” urging African governments to translate SDG targets into measurable standards and invest in robust standards governance systems.
The Erudite Growth and Advancement Foundation (ERGAF-AFRICA) and Miva Open University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in knowledge, innovation and policy impact across Africa.
The event, held yesterday in Abuja, was part of activities marking the 2025 United Nations World Development Information Day under the theme “Information for Development: Bridging Knowledge and Action in Africa.”
The ceremony attracted participants from academia, the public and private sectors, policymakers, students and members of the public. It marked a bold commitment by both institutions to deepen research, innovation, capacity building and policy engagement across the continent.
Presenting the World Development Report (WDR) 2025 virtually, the President of ERGAF-AFRICA, Dr. Chibuzo Okereke, said the report highlights the centrality of standards as key drivers of sustainable development.
He explained that the taxonomy of standards—moving from absence or weak standards to adoption and ultimately to authorship—provides a pathway for national progress.
The Erudite Growth and Advancement Foundation (ERGAF-AFRICA) and Miva Open University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in knowledge, innovation and policy impact across Africa.
The event, held yesterday in Abuja, was part of activities marking the 2025 United Nations World Development Information Day under the theme “Information for Development: Bridging Knowledge and Action in Africa.”
The ceremony attracted participants from academia, the public and private sectors, policymakers, students and members of the public. It marked a bold commitment by both institutions to deepen research, innovation, capacity building and policy engagement across the continent.
Presenting the World Development Report (WDR) 2025 virtually, the President of ERGAF-AFRICA, Dr. Chibuzo Okereke, said the report highlights the centrality of standards as key drivers of sustainable development.
He explained that the taxonomy of standards—moving from absence or weak standards to adoption and ultimately to authorship—provides a pathway for national progress.
The Erudite Growth and Advancement Foundation (ERGAF-AFRICA) and Miva Open University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in knowledge, innovation and policy impact across Africa.
The event, held yesterday in Abuja, was part of activities marking the 2025 United Nations World Development Information Day under the theme “Information for Development: Bridging Knowledge and Action in Africa.”
The ceremony attracted participants from academia, the public and private sectors, policymakers, students and members of the public. It marked a bold commitment by both institutions to deepen research, innovation, capacity building and policy engagement across the continent.
Presenting the World Development Report (WDR) 2025 virtually, the President of ERGAF-AFRICA, Dr. Chibuzo Okereke, said the report highlights the centrality of standards as key drivers of sustainable development.
He explained that the taxonomy of standards—moving from absence or weak standards to adoption and ultimately to authorship—provides a pathway for national progress.
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