RPN recently spoke with Rémi Quirion, the president of Ingsa, about the upcoming 10th-anniversary conference in Rwanda. The International Network for Government Science Advice is celebrating its first decade and looking forward to what the future holds. The global conference, which will be held in Rwanda for the first time, promises to be a unique opportunity for attendees to reflect on the achievements of the past ten years and discuss the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
Ingsa has played a vital role in connecting policymakers, scientists, and researchers to ensure evidence-based decision-making in government. With the conference taking place in Rwanda, there will be a particular focus on the importance of science advice in developing countries. Quirion emphasized the importance of this milestone event and expressed his excitement at the prospect of bringing together experts from around the world to collaborate and share their knowledge and experiences.
During the conference, attendees can expect meaningful discussions and networking opportunities for all those involved in government science advice. The fifth Ingsa conference (the sixth if you count a virtual conference held in 2020) is sure to provide valuable insights into best practices for science advice in government.
