Science andTechnology: a baseline Study on Science and Technology Framework and Higher Education in the SADC Region
Mouton, JohannAbstract:
Science and Technology is one of the most important vehicles for propelling Africa’s development and the creation of a knowledge society in Southern Africa. The critical importance of S&T to regional development is set out in the 2005 NEPAD document: Africa’s Science and Technology Consolidated Plan of Action (CPA). The CPA articulates Africa’s common objectives and commitment to collective action in order to develop and use S&T for the socioeconomic transformation of the African continent, and its integration into the global economy.
In order to better understand the current state of S&T in the region, SARUA commissioned this study to provide a situational analysis of selected S&T topics and indicators across the 14 SADC countries. The study provides a “mapping” of the science
systems of these countries, and makes some observations and comments on issues and priorities that arise from the findings.
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| Document Title: | Science andTechnology: a baseline Study on Science and Technology Framework and Higher Education in the SADC Region |
| City and Country: | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Date: | 2007 |
| Document Type: | Research Report (Not Peer Reviewed) |
| Subject Area: | National Systems and Comparative Studies |
| Country: | Southern Africa |
| Keywords: | Science and Technology Policy, Science and Technology, Southern Africa |
| File Size: | 10.42 MB |
| Rights: | SARUA |
| Date Added: | 04 March 2011 |