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The right equation for Africa
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Will the world’s next Einstein come from Africa? Niki Wilson explains how the African Institute of Mathematical Sciences is working to make that happen while helping shape the continent’s future. Part of an ongoing series of stories about innovative projects in the developing world?, a partnership between the International Development Research Centre and Canadian Geographic.?
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