The role of scientific and educational strategies in innovative environment formation in Africa.

The paper is devoted to the development of the scientific research and professional education problems in Africa. Nowadays in accordance with the 'Sustainable Development Goals' (2016-2030), UN Technology Facilitation Mechanism (TFM) was launched and adopted by all African states in the program" Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy for Africa-2024" (STISA). Additionally, Continental Education Strategy (CESA 2016-2025) was created for promoting innovation in the entire education and skills development ecosystems taking advantage of the digital revolution. Based on the SWOT-analysis of scientific-technological and educational strategies improvement in some countries (Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, Senegal, Kenya) authors have received the results. In spite of the fact that national component contributes small part to the scientific-technological potential of African countries, this situation could be improved by means of their fruitful scientific and educational co-operation on the regional, continental and international levels, including the positive perspectives of Russian-African co-operation, especially in the sphere's innovations in energy technology. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]