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Engineers gather in Kigali with focus on sustainable development goals

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Rwanda's Minister of Infrastructure Jimmy Gasore (centre) tours exhibition stands at the Global Engineering Conference in Kigali, Rwanda. [Courtesy]

A federation of African engineers has commended government leaders and other policymakers for collaborating with engineers to advance the sustainable development goals agenda.

Under the umbrella of the Federation of Africa Engineering Organisations (FAEO), the engineers said for too long, the engineering profession has been locked out in conversations among themselves often missing the critical engagement with policymakers and political leaders who shape the frameworks within which they work.

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