On 8 April, Prof John Ouma-Mugabe from the Graduate School of Technology Management addressed the United Nations Commission on Science and Technology for Development (UNCSTD). In his powerful presentation, he emphasized the urgent need to build Africa’s capacity for technology assessment and foresight—crucial tools to guide sustainable development. Prof Ouma-Mugabe called on international partners and UNCSTD to support African universities and research institutes in driving this agenda forward. Technology choices shape our future. Let’s make them wisely.