Unless developing countries embrace knowledge based and scientific data driven economies, their development aspirations and prospects could remain a mirage, says a UNESCO official. Dr. Peggy Oti-Boateng who is a senior programmes specialist for science and technology for Africa at the Agency’s Nairobi office, added that abundant natural resource deposits in Africa has resulted in unprecedented foreign direct investment, with little involvement of the locals. ‘This is because many African governments still do not have science, technology, engineering and innovation (SETI) policies and needed capacity to sustainably exploit the continent’s potential for socio-economic advancement,’ Dr.... Continue reading →
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