Proceedings and Other Reports

ASSAf selectively publishes proceedings reports of events held by the Academy, as well as assessment and other reports.

2024

Title:  Strengthening the climate resilience of health systems in Africa 
Published by: ASSAf and AMS
Publication date: October 2024
Publication type: Proceedings Report

Title:  Early Career Scholars Panel: Role of National Academies and Universities in Promoting Human Rights and Enhancing Equality
Published by: ASSAf and IHRN
Publication date: June 2024
Publication type: Proceedings Report

Title: Public Session: Role of National Academies and Universities in Promoting Human Rights and Enhancing Equality
Published by: ASSAf and IHRN
Publication date: June 2024
Publication type: Proceedings Report

Title: Proceedings of the Annual National Scholarly Editors’ Forum Meeting April 2024
Published by: ASSAf
Publication date: May 2024
Publication type: Proceedings Report

Title: ASSAf Distinguished Visiting Scholar (DVS) Programme 2023/24 Prof Loretta Baldassar
Published by: ASSAf
Publication date: April 2024
Publication type: Proceedings Report

Title: ASSAf Inclusivity Initiative for Gender Equity and Persons with Disabilities
Published by: ASSAf
Publication date: April 2024
Publication type: Proceedings Report

Title: Research, Development, and Innovation on Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Technologies in South Africa 
Published by: ASSAf
Publication date: March 2024
Publication type: Proceedings Report

Title: BRICS Academies Forum 2023 Proceedings of Sessions 2 and 3 on 3 December 2023
Published by: ASSAf
Publication date: March 2024
Publication type: Proceedings Report

Title: Indigenous Knowledge Systems in Mental Health Care and Policy: Bridging the Gap in Botswana, eSwatini, Lesotho and South Africa
Published by: ASSAf
Publication date: February 2024
Publication type: Proposal

Title: Global Health Approach for Infectious Diseases – A proposal for the next decade
Published by: ASSAf, German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina, ecadémie Nationale des Sciences et Techniques du Sénégal (ANSTS),  Ethiopian Academy of Sciences (EAS)
Publication date: February 2024
Publication type: Proposal

2023

Title: Water Security Seminar – Sustainable Development Goal 6: Access to Water and Sanitation for all
Published by: ASSAf
Publication date: August 2023
Publication type: Proceedings Report

Title: ASSAf-IWMI Special Session on Transformative Futures for Water
Published by: ASSAf
Publication date: August 2023
Publication type: Proceedings Report

Title: African Academy Development: Strengthening SADC Science Academies for Better Service to Society
Published by: ASSAf
Publication date: August 2023
Publication type: Proceedings Report

Title: The implications of COVID-19 for mental health and substance use
Published by: ASSAf
Publication date: July 2023
Publication type: Proceedings Report

Title: Advancing multisectoral and life-course approaches in mental health research
Published by: ASSAf
Publication date: July 2023
Publication type: Proceedings Report

Title: Researcher capacity building: Supporting the career development of emerging research leaders in Africa
Published by: ASSAf/Academy of Medical Sciences (UK)
Publication date: April 2023
Publication type: Proceedings Report

Title: Advancing multisectoral and  life-course approaches in mental health research
Published by: ASSAf/Academy of Medical Sciences (UK)
Publication date: April 2023
Publication type: Proceedings Report

2022

Title: Mental Health and Bullying
Published by: ASSAf
Publication date: November 2022
Publication type: Proceedings Report

Title: Science Action Plan for Shale Gas Exploration in the Karoo Basin
Published by: ASSAf/SAAE
Publication date: September 2022
Publication type: Action Plan

Title: Determine the Adoption and Intergration of Science, Technology And Innovation (STi) into Government Policies and Planning Frameworks
Published by: ASSAf
Publication date: September 2022
Publication type: Policy Research Study

Title: Mental health and the role of traditional healers
Published by: ASSAf
Publication date: September 2022
Publication type: Proceedings Report

Title: The District Development Model as a Platform for Innovation for Inclusivity as part of the IID series
Published by: ASSAf/DSI
Publication date: July 2022
Publication type: Proceedings Report

Title: Priorities for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Research and Services in South Africa
Published by: ASSAf 
Publication date: June 2022
Publication type: Proceedings Report

Title: The Copyright Amendment Bill Virtual Workshop
Published by: ASSAf 
Publication date: March 2022
Publication type: Proceedings Report

2021

Title: NO PARAFFIN! CAMPAIGN – National Roundtable Discussion Webinar Series 
Published by: ASSAf 
Publication date: November 2021
Publication type: Proceedings Report

Title: National rollout of the Municipal Innovation Maturity Index (MIMI) (a tool to measure innovation in municipalities) as part of the Innovation for Inclusive Development (IID) Seminar Series
Published by: ASSAf/Department of Science and Innovation
Publication date: August 2021
Publication type: Proceedings Report

Title: Exploring the Prospects of using 3D Printing Technology in South African Human Settlements webinar as part of the Innovation for Inclusive Development (IID) Seminar Series
Published by: ASSAf/Department of Science and Innovation
Publication date: May 2021
Publication type: Proceedings Report

Title: The Presidential Employment Stimulus: Research Opportunities as part of The Panel Discussion held at the Science Forum South Africa 2020
Published by: ASSAf/Department of Science and Innovation
Publication date: April 2021
Publication type: Proceedings Report

Title: Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings – South Africa’s Alumni Narratives
Published by: ASSAf 
Publication date: March 2021
Publication type: Booklet

Title: Neonicotinoids and Their Impact on Ecosystem Services for Agriculture and Biodiversity in Africa: A Review and Recommendations to Policymakers
Published by: ASSAf 
Publication date: February 2021
Publication type: Proceedings Report

Title: The Hidden Crisis: Mental Health in Times of Covid-19
Published by: ASSAf and German National Academy Of Sciences Leopoldina
Publication date: February 2021
Publication type: Proceedings Report

Title: Building Profitable and Sustainable Community Owned Connectivity Networks – As Part of the Innovation for Inclusive Development (IID) Seminar Series
Published by: ASSAf/Department of Science and Innovation
Publication date: January 2021
Publication type: Proceedings Report

2020

Title: Social, Psychological and Health Impact of Coronavirus Disease (Covid-19) on the Elderly: South African and Italian Perspectives
Published by: ASSAf 
Publication date: September 2020
Publication type: Proceedings Report

Title: Annual Young Scientist Conference 2019: Migration, Displacement and Mobility in Africa: Complex Issues in Current Times
Published by: ASSAf
Publication date: May 2020
Publication type: Proceedings Report

Title: Improving the prevention and management of multimorbidity in sub-Saharan Africa 
Published by: ASSAf and the UK Academy of Medical Sciences
Publication date: February 2020
Publication type: Proceedings Report

Title: Global Mental Health in an Era of Sustainable Development: Research and Policy Priorities Symposium Proceedings
Published by: ASSAf
Publication date: January 2020
Publication type: Proceedings Report

2019

Title:  Poverty, Inequality and Global Climate Change: Connecting the Discussion
Published by: ASSAf 
Publication date: December 2019
Publication type: Proceedings Report

Title: Stakeholders Awareness Workshop on the 2019 White Paper on Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) as Part of the Innovation Inclusive Development (IID) Seminar Series
Published by: ASSAf/Department of Science and Innovation
Publication date: November 2019
Publication type: Proceedings Report

Title: Protection of Intellectual Property for Grassroots Innovation as Part of the Innovation for Inclusive Development (IID) Seminar Series
Published by: ASSAf/Department of Science and Innovation
Publication date: October 2019
Publication type: Proceedings Report

Title: Neonicotinoids and their Impact on Ecosystem Services for Agriculture and Biodiversity in Africa
Published by: ASSAf  
Publication date: October 2019
Publication type: Proceedings Report

Title: Consultative Workshop on the Shale Gas Science Action Plan for South Africa
Published by: ASSAf
Publication date: 2019
Publication type: Proceedings Report

Title: Surveillance and Response to Infectious Diseases and Comorbidities: An African and German Perspective
Published by: ASSAf & the Leopoldina  
Publication date: 2019
Publication type: Proceedings Report

Title: Winning the Fight Against Corruption: A Trans-Disciplinary Approach
Published by: ASSAf 
Publication date: 2019
Publication type: Proceedings Report

Title: Science, Technology and Innovation for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – Annual Multi-Stakeholder
Published by: ASSAf/Department of Science and Innovation
Publication date: 2019
Publication type: Proceedings Report

Title: Neonicotinoids and their Impact on Ecosystem Services for Agriculture and Biodiversity in Africa
Published by: ASSAf 
Publication date: 2019
Publication type: Proceedings Report 

2018

Title: Deployment of Open Data Driven Solutions or Socio-Economic Value Through Good Governance And Efficient Public Service Delivery
Published by: ASSAf 
Publication date: 2018
Publication type: Proceedings Report

Title: The Water-energy Nexus and the Application of Green Technologies
Published by: ASSAf/Department of Science and Innovation
Publication date: 2018
Publication type: Proceedings Report

Title: The State of Laboratory Biosafety and Biosecurity in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Region 
Published by: ASSAf 
Publication date: 2018
Publication type: Proceedings Report

Title: Gender and Innovation: Implications for Sustainable Development
Published by: ASSAf 
Publication date: 2018
Publication type: Proceedings Report

2017

Title: The Shale Gas Industry in South Africa:Toward a Science Action Plan
Published by: ASSAf 
Publication date: 2017
Publication type: Proceedings Report

Title: Addressing the global challenges of multi-morbidity – lessons from South Africa
Published by: ASSAf & UK Academy of Medical Sciences
Publication date: 2017
Publication type: Proceedings Report

Title: Finding Synergies in the Mathematical Sciences
Published by: ASSAf
Publication date: 2017
Publication type: Proceedings Report

Title: Poverty Reduction Proceedings Report 
Published by: ASSAf
Publication date: 2017
Publication type: Proceedings Report

Title: Social Determinents of Health Workshop
Published by: ASSAf
Publication date: 2017
Publication type: Proceedings Report

2016

Title: 7th Annual Young Scientists’ Conference – Human Rights
Published by: ASSAf
Publication date: 2016
Publication type: Proceedings Report

Title: Zimbabwean Scientists in the Diaspora Meeting
Published by: ASSAf
Publication date: 2016
Publication type: Proceedings Report

Title: IAP Conference on Science Advice 
Published by: ASSAf
Publication date: 2016
Publication type: Proceedings Report

Title: Measuring Deprivation in order to Promote Human Development in South Africa
Published by: ASSAf
Publication date: 2016
Publication type: Proceedings Report

Title: Women for Science: Inclusion and Participation on Academies of Science
Published by: ASSAf
Publication date: 2016
Publication type: Survey

2015

Title: Environment and Health Symposium
Published by: ASSAf
Publication date: 2015
Publication type: Proceedings Report

2014

Title: Our Nuclear Future: Delay or Demise?
Published by: ASSAf
Publication date: 2014
Publication type: Proceedings Report

Title: Implementation of Core Competencies for Mental, Neurological and Substance Use Disorders
Published by: ASSAf
Publication date: 2014
Publication type: Proceedings Report

2013

Title: Changing Patterns of Non-Communicable Diseases
Published by: ASSAf
Publication date: 2013
Publication type: Proceedings Report

Title: Review of the State of the Science, Technology and Innovation System in South Africa
Published by: ASSAf
Publication date: 2013
Publication type: Review Report

Title: Technological Innovations for a Low Carbon Society
Published by: ASSAf
Publication date: 2013
Publication type: Proceedings Report

2012

Title: Preparing for the Future of HIV/AIDS in Africa: A Shared Responsibility
Published by: ASSAf
Publication date: 2012
Publication type: Proceedings Report

Title: Nuclear Energy Safety Symposium Report
Published by: ASSAf
Publication date: 2012
Publication type: Proceedings Report

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2011

Title: The Emerging Threat of Drug Resistant Tuberculosis
Published by: ASSAf
Publication date: 2011
Publication type: Proceedings Report

2010

Title: GMOs for African Agriculture 
Published by: ASSAf
Publication date: 2010
Publication type: Proceedings Report

Title: Critical Issues in School Mathematics and Science
Published by: ASSAf
Publication date: 2010
Publication type: Proceedings Report

2008

Title: Local Economic Development in Small Towns, Housing Delivery and the Impact on the Environment
Published by: ASSAf
Publication date: 2008
Publication type: Proceedings Report

2006

Title: Evidence-based Practice
Published by: ASSAf
Publication date: 2006
Publication type: Proceedings Report

Title: Science-based Improvements of Rural/Subsistance Agriculture 
Published by: ASSAf
Publication date: 2006
Publication type: Proceedings Report

Title: IAP Water Programme
Published by: ASSAf
Publication date: 2006
Publication type: Proceedings Report