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Africa Rebooting. Calestous Juma, April 2015, Paper. "Strong demand for raw materials, especially by China, and a growth in consumption by an expanding middle class has driven Africa’s growth in the past decade. Seeking sustainability, policymakers are shifting their attention from raw materials to an economic outlook that is driven by technological innovation. The 10-year Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy for Africa (STISA-2024) recently adopted by the African Union (AU) embodies this vision. Its mission is to 'accelerate Africa’s transition to an innovation-led, knowledge-based economy.' The strategy is part of the longerterm Agenda 2063 – the AU’s development vision and action plan..." Link