The Current State of Science, Technology & Innovation in Swaziland

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The Current State of Science, Technology & Innovation in Swaziland by Prof. Mgidi D. Dlamini (UNISWA) & Dr. Musa M.A. Dube (UNISWA)

Outline of paper 1. INTRODUCTION Definitions Pract. example: S&T vis-a-vis Innovation 2. OVERVIEW OF S&T DEVELOPMENT Global Perspective Importance of R&D

AN OVERVIEW OF S&T DEV. (CONTINUED) Indicators of technology innovation Challenges facing STI development in Africa STI policy issues in Africa

3. CURRENT STATE OF STI IN SWAZILAND Background The way forward (policy formulation) Documented technology innovation in Swaziland

4. CONSULTANCY REPORT ON THE CURRENT STATE OF STI IN SWAZILAND

CURRENT STATE OF STI IN SWAZILAND No STI policy No S&T policy either Sector policies exist e.g. Agric, ICT, Energy, Environment & Mining Numerous constraints in STI development due to absence of policy

Constraints result in: → inadequate funding → weak institutional infrastructure → lack of co-ordination of S&T activities → weak links between S&T institutions & industry.

ACTION POINTS - POLICY FORMULATION PROCESS Consultancy exploratory document (Makhubu, 2006) National S&T Seminar - August 2006 (UNESCO Consultant) S&T Policy Formulation Workshop – June 2007 (UNESCO S&T Adviser) Local Consultancy of State of STI in Swaziland in June 2008 (Dlamini & Dube, 2008) S&T Adviser to formulate National STI Policy

CONSULTANCY REPORT ON THE CURRENT STATUS OF STI IN SWD