South Africa is to review its policy and plans regarding science, technology and innovation. This was stated by Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor at the Fourth Ministerial Meeting of Brics (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) Ministers Responsible for Science and Technology, in Jaipur, India, on Saturday.
“This is an important time for policy reflection in South Africa, and I have launched a process to develop a new White paper as well as Decadal Plan for science, technology and innovation in South Africa,� she said. “With our democracy now 22 years old, the time has arrived for critical reflection on the appropriate policy focus for South Africa in the 21st century.�
‘[I]n South Africa the policy priority for our government remains addressing poverty, unemployment and inequality,� she pointed out. “I am pleased to report that science, technology and innovation continues to be at the heart of our government’s response to these challenges.�
Source: www.engineeringnews.co.za
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