Ms Eudy Mabuza

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Senior Science and Innovation Representative, Brussels
Department of Science and Innovation, Republic of South Africa

Moderator at:

• Session 4: Developing Heavy Industry in Africa to Position Africa as a Global Leader in Renewable Products
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Ms Mabuza has eighteen and half years of progressive experience in the Public Sector engaging and negotiating with international agencies in an effort to increasing bilateral science, technology and innovation (STI) investments towards the South African science system and marketing the country as a preferred science destination. She has been dealing with a wide range of policy issues related to science and innovation, as well as specific innovative initiatives.

She is currently serving as Minister Counsellor: Science & Innovation at the South African Mission in Brussels where she is seconded by the Department of Science and Innovation. She is responsible for the management and strengthening STI collaboration between South Africa and the European Union (EU) & its Member States at a bilateral level. Previously, she served as the Chief of Staff to the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation. As well as served as a Minister Counsellor: Science & Technology in Japan.

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