Our Vision

OWSD-CAM seeks to improve access to education, training and professional development opportunities for women scientists, engineers and technologists in Cameroon. Developing strategies for the participation and leadership of women in national and international science and innovation systems; Making science more responsive to the needs of society, especially those of women and of women’s development activities; Promoting the involvement of women in harnessing science and technology for sustainable development

OWSD-CAM Objectives

• Increase participation of women in developing countries in scientific and technological research, teaching and leadership

• Promote the recognition of the scientific and technological achievements of women scientists and technologists in developing countries

• Promote collaboration and communication among women scientists and technologists in developing countries and with the international scientific community as a whole

• Increase access of women in developing countries to the socio-economic benefits of science and technology

• Promote participation of women scientists and technologists in the development of their country

• Increase understanding of the role of science and technology in supporting women's development activities