(LUSAKATIMES) Let’s unlock Zambia’s scientific potential for development – Chituwo
Zambia: Let’s unlock Zambia’s scientific potential for development – ChituwoMinister of Science Brian Chituwo says there is need to unlock the scientific potential that exist in Zambia and translate it into short and long term economic benefit in the country.
Dr. Chitwo said there is need to reposition scientific initiatives and venture into an innovation-led economy which will be driven by a highly skilled, creative and competitive work force in the country.
He said in order to carry out such a transformation, there is need to have a lot of researchers, scientists and engineers.
He said this in a speech read for him by his Deputy Crispin Musosha at the Youth Inventors Fund and Strategic Researcher Fund, Grant and awards giving ceremony held at Mulungushi International Conference Centre in Lusaka today.
Dr. Chituwo said government will continue to provide an enabling platform for this transformation through various initiatives and funding for scientific research and innovation.
He added that this why government has developed the strategies research and youth inventors funds, which are under his ministry.
He pointed out that the common goal of these funds is to promote science and technology innovations and development in the country.
Dr. Chituwo noted that the two funds should address the challenges of developing a new generation of researchers, inventors and engineers working on matters of national relevance.
Labels: BRIAN CHITUWO, EDUCATION, MINISTRY OF SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING
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