1. The Role of Science, Technology & Innovation and ICT in the Development of Mozambique:by
Prof. Doctor Eng.Venâncio Massingue
Minister of Science & Technology of Mozambique
Republic of Mozambique
Ministry of
Science and Technology
Frontiers of Knowledge for Africa: Universitity Leaders’ Forum
Cape Town, November 19, 2006

2. Country Background Basic Indicators
Area:799,390 sq.Km
Population (2005):
Total: 19,420,036
Urban: 31.0%
Rural: 69.0%
Government
25 Ministries
11 Provinces, 128 Districts, 352 Administrative Posts
33 Municipalities
Illiteracy Rate (2003):
Overall: 53.6%
Urban: 30.3%
Rural: 65.7%
Per Capita GDP (2005): USD350
Annual growth rate : 8.2%
FDI: 406 Million USD (2002), 3rd in Southern Africa
Internet Usage Density (2004):2.7
Teledensity (2005):
Fixed Line: 0.45
Mobile: 8.5
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3. Country Background Economic Drivers
Mozambique with now about 20 million of population, is a rich country in natural resources: Hydroelectricity, Gas, Coal, Minerals, Timber,Fertile Agriculture Land and long Marine Coast
Main exports: Sea products, Sugar, Cashew nuts, Tea, Coconuts, Aluminum, Timber.
Main ports: Maputo, Beira and Nacala
Nacala
Beira
Maputo
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4. Country Background Telecommunication Network
12/2005
12/2005
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5. Country Background National Backbone
The national telecommunication backbone is being expanded to all provincial capitals and by 2008 we will have voice, data and image signals in the 128 districts.
Partnership between Telecom Company and Power Company for the implementation of some segments of the broadband network are in place.
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6. Regional Initiative EASSy – Submarine Cable System
East and Southern African Submarine Cable System - EASSy to build a submarine cable connecting 9 000 km, 23 countries from all the way from Djibouti to Durban, South Africa;
The cable is to be linked to other global sub-marine systems;
Additionally the project intends to extend the fiber backbone to landlocked countries (e.g Zambia, Zimbabwe, Uganda, etc.);
Mozambique is one of the original signatories of the agreement;
The objective is to dramatically reduce international connectivity costs.
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7. Country Background Research and Acdemic Basic Indicators - 2006
High Education Institutions
24 (12 public)
Research Institutions
16 (4 private)
Graduate Students Enrollment (BSc and MSc)
28000
Publications per million inhabitants (2002)
0.5
Majors fields of training:
Life sciences, Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Computing;
Engineering (electro-technical, mechanics, chemical & construction);
Agriculture;
Health and welfare;
Social Sciences, Humanities, Arts & Education.
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8. Country Background The Ministry of Science and Technology
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9. Ministério da Ciência e Tecnologia - MCT
S&T for Development
Mozambique recognize Science and Technology as a primary productive force. Our government Five Years Plan ( ) defined three pillars for Science and Technology:
Scientific Research
Technology Transfer and Innovation
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
In June 2006 we also approved Science, Technology & Innovation Strategy and ICT Strategy to provide strategic directions for their contribution to poverty reduction, to economic growth and to the wealth creation in the country.
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10. The Actual State of S&T in Mozambique
Strategic Plan for the Human Resources Development for S,T&I approved by the Cabinet:
 Capacity building - From 470 researchers in 2002 to 6595 researchers by 2025;
Established Thematic Scientific Councils - Water (2005), Energy (2005), Ethnobotany (2006) and Agriculture (2006);
We are establishing the Academy of Sciences;
Conducted Scientific Expeditions to rural communities covering 12 districts within the Regional Centres of S&T to assess the major needs of the communities: water provision, irrigation dams, quality seeds, etc; as well as for technology transfer and integration of the indigenous knowledge.
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11. The Actual State of S&T in Mozambique
3 Regional Centres for Science and Technology created in the Country to allow interaction with HEI and the community for creating an environment for technology and knowledge transfer.
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12. The Actual State of S&T in Mozambique Regional Centres S&T
Objectives
Create a dynamic on R&D processes within the respective regions;
conceptualise programs for attraction to Mozambique of national and foreign qualified personnel;
Competencies
evaluate the socio-economic potential of technology innovations and identify the type of support needed for the implementation
promote the establishment of applied research laboratories taking into account the potentiality of each region.
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13. The Actual State of S&T in Mozambique
National Fund for R&D and Innovation set-up: selected 17 projects for finance from 43 applicants;
26 innovators so-far identified (18 in Maputo, 1 in Sofala, 2 in Tete, 4 in Nampula, 1 in Cabo Delgado): from this list 8 need support on the development of their prototype and the 18 need support to finish their prototype and patent registration of their innovations;
Researcher statute and career path created including specific incentives:
Exclusivity allowances 35%
Risk allowances linked to the scientific research 20%
Innovation subsidiary
Service delivery research fee or research contract
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14. The Actual State of S&T in Mozambique
One Technology and Business Incubator created and others to be created for software development, manufacturing and services delivery;
On going establishment of the Centre of Technology Development (CDT) at Maputo City and incentive schemes to promote the interaction between the research & academia with industry.
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15. ICT Strategy and Development Plan
Development Programmes defined by the Government
ICTs as Enablers for Social and Economic Development
Plan of Action for the Reduction of Absolute Poverty
Government Five Years Plan
Economic and Social Plans
Public Sector Reform Strategy
Agenda 2025 for Mozambique
ICT Policy and Implementation Strategy
e-Government Strategy
Telecommunications Policy and Universal Access Strategy
New Telecommunication Act
Import Tax reduction from 7.5% to 0%
e-Legislation
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16. Ministério da Ciência e Tecnologia - MCT
ICT Strategy Projects
Human Capacity
SchoolNet
MICTI-ICT Institute
ICTs Curricula and Certification
Youth Programme for Content
Development
HEI (Universities and Polytechnics)
Infrastructure
National Transmission Network
VSAT Nework
Universal and Affordable
Access
Telecenters
Digital Agencies
E-Government
GovNet (Government Net.)
SIP 2000 (Public Servants
Information Systeml)
Civil Identification System
State Financial Info. Sys.
(e-SISTAFE)
Digital Land Registry
One-Stop Shop
ICT Survey in Public
Institutions
Electoral Process Info. Sys.
Policy and Regulation
Capacity Building at INCM
Capacity Building at the
ICT Policy Commission
Telecommunication
Sector Reform
Content & Applications
Info. Sys. For HIV/AIDS
Distance Education
Knowledge Base for
Science and Technology
ICT Observatory
Country Development
Gateway (MzDG)
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17. e-Goverment – Anchor Projects
E-solutions to improve Government Service Delivery all being developed under the Country Public Reform 1
Common Communication Platform & Interoperability Framework 2
Integrated Public Expenditure and Financial Management System (e-SISTAFE) 3
Citizen Identity Registration System (Unique Citizen Identification Number) 4
Business and Legal Entity Registration & Facilitation System 5
Land & Property Management System 6
Local Government Horizontal Integration System
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18. Ministério da Ciência e Tecnologia - MCT
E-Gov Strategy – Case 1
The implementation of the E-Gov strategy is intended to delivery efficient service to the public, example:
The company business registration reduced from 120 days to 3 days;
The foreign investment project preliminary approval from 90 days to 15 days.
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19. Access for All Initiatives – Case 2
Community
Radio
Telecentre
Community
Multimedia
Centre (CMC) + =
CMC benefits from the synergies of conventional radio and telecentre, offering:
Access to information and training;
Means for communication, exchange of knowledge and production of content;
Voice to the one’s who normally cannot be heard;
Tool for integrating and developing the community through knowledge empowerment.
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20. Access for All Initiatives – Case 3
Provincial Digital Resource Centre (CPRD) is a centre for providing IT services for both provincial government and civil society at large;
CPRDs are located in provincial capitals and function as management centers of provincial government IT and provide training and access to information and online services for public administration and members of the civil society.
Mobile Unit is a movable ICT center managed under the CPRD, making visits to local secondary schools, health stations and providing training in ICTs and access to information in remote areas.
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21. Ministério da Ciência e Tecnologia - MCT
MoRENet – Case 4
The Mozambique Research and Education Network – MoRENet, is the planned nationwide data network that will interconnect Academic and Research institutions for fast and efficient exchange of research data among its members.
Institutions Profile
Universities;
Polytechnic Institutes;
Agriculture Research institutions and Statistics;
Health Research Centre;
Police, Military and Marine.
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22. Human Resources Development MICTI Model – Case 5
To provide through S&T parks a unique sustainable and supportive environment for the development of entrepreneurial and education activity that facilitate business incubation, technology transfer, training and the commercial exploitation of the knowledge-base.
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23. What is MICTI? Research and Learning Institute
Nurture entrepreneurial skills providing employment and wealth generation opportunities
Address the dire need for skilled personnel in Mozambique and in the region
Research and Learning Institute
Science and Technology Park
Technology and Business Incubator
Participation of international and domestic organizations that will provide expert input, seed knowledge and innovation capacities.
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24. Roll Out of the MICTI Model
Started at UEM with a Technology and Business Incubator and graduated 5 companies. In 2007 new incubation process will start with an entrepreneurship course and a virtual incubation process.
Starting in 2007 the 18-month mid-level vocational course for ICT professionals – first intake 40 students;
A joint effort between the MCT and MICTI initiated the implementation at Maputo Centre City of the Centre of Technology Development an environment for technology innovation and stimulation of training in technical and management skills to promote creation and development of research institutions and knowledge and technology based companies.
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25. Challenges and Call for Support
Promote the necessary donor coordination and establish articulation mechanisms with internal and external partners (bilateral and multi-lateral);
Promote partnership with industry to encourage the retrieval of valuable research done within HEI to the market and establish fiscal incentives;
Support to implement what is proposed on the
e-Government;
Establishment of Technology and Business Incubators;
Establishment of Science and Technology Park in Moamba.
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26. Challenges and Call for Support
Establish ICT infrastructures;
Deliver Technical Training Programmes on ICT;
Establish scholarship schemes for MSc and PhD levels and post PhD R&D development activities;
Promote the establishment of technology incubators and technology promotion centres/laboratories;
Establish research funds to support the development of R&D activities;
Establish the Government Data Sharing and Processing Centre;
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27. Challenges and Call for Support
Setting up appropriate mechanisms for disbursing S&T funds in a way that enhances overall performance of the S&T system and increase the levels of investment in research, from 0.21% of the GDP that is currently being allocated for research to about 0.8% by 2010;
Establish a FOSS Centre and identify business models for low cost technologies;
Establish performance standards and evaluate the S&T system;
Develop indicators to evaluate S&T achievements and impact.
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Conclusion
We want to use science, technology and innovation to boost the entrepreneurship that will accelerate the wealth creation for the sustainable development creating fair and harmonized society;
Efficient use of communication technologies support rapid dissemination of knowledge, building of human capacities and maintenance of national unity;
Key government reform programmes such as decentralization and public sector reforms depend of efficient means of communication.
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29. Ministério da Ciência e Tecnologia - MCT
In this fight our soldiers are the scientists and technologists and the weapons are the science and technologies;
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30. Thank You for Your Attention
Prof. Doctor Eng. Venâncio Massingue
Minister of Science & Technology
Mozambique
República de Moçambique