Project proposal: enhancing science and technology policy and capacity in Africa through the advancement of ESTNT

Abstract

Governments need to deal with the current challenges of globalization and technological change through effective S&T policies. Such policies should be designed to suit governments' individual framework conditions for technological innovation and economic development. ECA has the mandate to assist governments in making their policies more effective for enhancing the role of science and technology in African economies and societies. Furthermore, ECA needs to assist member States in strengthening their capacity to manage technological change in an integrated manner. This is where FSSDD's project proposal for ESTNET (ECA Science and Technology Network) becomes relevant.