Report of the fourth meeting of the intergovernmental committee of experts for science and technology development ( Addis Ababa, 24-28 January 1977)

Abstract

Although the value of science and technology was appreciated -in Africa, there was need to direct Africa's attention to the issues of how the continent could apply science and technology to derive maximum benefit from its natural resources.That required a sound policy in training and the utilization of manpower resources 9 a deliberate Government policy to encourage technological activities within the various countries and a fresh look at improving Africa's own initiative in technological decision making and management. With regard to the forthcoming United Nations Conference on Science and Technology for Development he urged member States to prepare themselves fully in order to ensure that special issues of the continent would be brought, to-the various fora of that conference. The Intergovernmental Committee of Experts was expected to offer effective' guidance on all "those matters.