In February 2016, the INGSA-Africa Regional Chapter was established at INGSA’s first workshop in Africa in Hermanus, South Africa. This was INGSA’s first Regional Chapter and provided the model for all subsequent Chapters.

INGSA-Africa was initially steered by a 5-member committee but later expanded with the addition of two West and Central African representatives and a Regional Programme Officer from the then-ICSU office in Africa.

Since then INGSA-Africa has become a highly respected and active stakeholder in the African science advice landscape, providing capacity building and networking opportunities to scientists and policymakers across the continent. Read “The Journey So Far” for more on the history, activities and impact of INGSA-Africa