Development of astronomy research and education in Africa and Ethiopia

TL;DR

This paper reviews recent progress in astronomy research and education in Africa and Ethiopia, emphasizing collaborative efforts to leverage astronomy for socio-economic development and achieving sustainable development goals.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive overview of recent developments and highlights the importance of regional collaboration in advancing astronomy and education in Africa and Ethiopia.

Findings

Significant growth in astronomy research and education in Africa and Ethiopia.

Potential of astronomy to address socio-economic challenges and support sustainable development.

Need for continued collaboration and development efforts to realize full potential.

Abstract

Africa has amazing potential due to natural (such as dark sky) and human resources for scientific research in astronomy and space science. At the same time, the continent is still facing many difficulties, and its countries are now recognising the importance of astronomy, space science and satellite technologies for improving some of their principal socio-economic challenges. The development of astronomy in Africa (including Ethiopia) has grown significantly over the past few years, and never before it was more possible to use astronomy for education, outreach, and development as it is now. However, much still remains to be done. This paper will summarise the recent developments in astronomy research and education in Africa and Ethiopia and will focus on how working together on the development of science and education can we fight poverty in the long term and increase our possibilities of attaining the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in future for benefit of all.