The New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) Secretariat, together with the South African Department of Science and Technology, held its first workshop on science and technology from 17-19 February 2003 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Attended by African government officials, national and regional economic bodies and intergovernmental organizations, the workshop focused on the contribution and utilization of science and technology as optimal instruments of growth and sustainable development on the African continent. Further discussion included: the development of a science and technology framework for NEPAD; a definition of priorities and plans for Africa’s long-term agenda for science, technology and innovation; examining an integrated approach for science and technology within NEPAD; and strengthening partnerships and cooperation among African states.
Links to further information
NEPAD homepage
http://www.avmedia.at/nepad/indexgb.html
Keynote address by South Africa’s Minister for Science and Technology
http://www.avmedia.at/cgi-script/csNews/news_upload/LATEST_20NEWS
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