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01.02.2015

icipe scholars encourage schoolgirls on science careers

Nairobi, Kenya, 1 February 2015: Careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) have long been regarded as male dominated, and girls are often hesitant to study STEM courses at university.

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30.09.2013

Farewell interview with Prof Christian Borgemeister, icipe Director General, 2005 - 2013

On 30 September 2013, Prof Christian Borgemeister left icipe after eight years as the Centre’s Director General. In this interview, he discusses the Centre’s accomplishments during his tenure as its chief executive officer.

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03.12.2011

Dr Hans R. Herren, former icipe Director General, speaks about his tenure

My appointment as the Director General of icipe came 15 years into what was a chance sojourn in Africa.

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