Workshop on science and technology policy dialogue process in Africa

Abstract

This document discuses on the linkages between S & T researchers and economic policy makers on the one hand, and between S & T research and economic policy making institutions in African countries. The linkages that seem to be of relevance pertain not only to interpersonal interaction and communication between S&T policy researchers and economic policy makers, but also the extent to which researchers work inform the task of the policy makers in areas such as: increasing policy makers awareness of best technical practices; early identification of advances in knowledge; and the promotion of the utilization of that knowledge.