Zambian Scientists

"We Africans should look critically at ourselves first and foremost before we can even start to think about blaming others for our problems."

"We Africans will continue to struggle and lag behind the rest of the world in using science for development if we do not create good local R&D infrastructure and supportive environments."

"Who are using their power and influence to make the world a better place."

"We need to demonstrate that Africa has more to offer than the mere opportunity for human clinical trials."

"Africa has largely been a recipient of Western research."

"It is time for Africa to also contribute research so that people from other continents can also benefit."

"The challenges we are trying to address in Africa are not just African challenges but human challenges."

"In this way Africa can earn respect."

"Research is not a luxury."

"It provides solutions‚ creates jobs and infrastructure‚ builds capacity as well as expertise‚ attracts foreign direct investment‚ can seed an industry and contributes to reversing the brain drain."

"Not only are Bill and Melinda immense contributors to the recognition I have received through the support of our H3D work from their foundation over many years."

"They are both tremendous inspirational and exemplary role models of leaders who serve others."

"I have no right to tell African billionaires and millionaires how they should use their money."

"I would like them to consider following the example set by Bill and Melinda by investing in scientific research in Africa."

"It’s not how you start‚ but how you end up that matters."