SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
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1 SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Dr. Moses Rugut, Ph.D, HSC AG. CEO/Secretary National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation 3 rd Annual Biosafety Conference, K.I.C.C. Nairobi 11 th -14 th August
2 Introduction Globally, Science and Technology (S&T) is recognized as key driver for socio-economic development. This is evidenced in the Asian tigers and BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa). Not forgetting, ST &I is key to support a paradigm shift from product economy to knowledge based sustainable development Hence, integration of ST&I in national production processes is key to Government policy priority and programme 2
3 Introduction Cont.. Kenya has been establishing S&T institutions in the effort to develop and apply science and technology towards addressing the country s development priorities ST&I, Act, 2013 that repealed Science and Technology Act, Cap 250, established National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI) that replaced the National Council for Science and Technology (NCST). ST&I, Act 2013 also proposes establishment of Kenya National Innovation Agency (KENIA) and National Research Fund (NRF). 3
4 Introduction Cont. KENIA- develop and manage the Kenya innovation Systems NRF-Mobilize and channel resources for research, science, technology and innovation NACOSTI has the following roles: advisory regulatory Coordination Promotion Draft ST&I policy - Integrating of ST&I in production and service sectors for social and economic transformation. 4
5 Development on ST&I Sector in Kenya Economic Recovery Strategy for Wealth and Employment Creation( ). Industrial Transformation to the Year 2020 The Kenya Vision 2030 which is the long term economic plan with the overall objective - economically competitive, prosperous and a middle level industrialized nation. ST &I and technical skills development is at the centre of a sustainable national development towards the delivery of the Kenyan dream of a knowledge-based economy. 5
6 Economic Social Political KENYA VISION 2030 A globally competitive and prosperous nation with a high quality of life by 2030 Science, Technology and Innovation, ICT, infrastructure, HR Development, public sector reforms and Security, peace building and conflict management 6
7 The Role of ST&I and Kenya Vision 2030 The following are the strategic ST&I thrusts in the Kenya Vision 2030: Strengthening technical capabilities through advanced training of personnel, improved infrastructure, equipment and strengthening linkages with actors in the production sector Developing a highly skilled Human Resource base Intensification of innovation in priority areas Enhancing STI awareness Strengthening the ST&I performance management framework Resource Mobilization
8 Benchmarking Kenya s ST&I Global Competitiveness Report (World Economic Forum) Knowledge Economy Index (World Bank) UNESCO Science Reports UN Agenda 21 specific scientific requirements to support sustainable Development 8
9 India Country/Eco nomy GCI rank (out of 133) GCI rank (out of 139) GCI 2011/2012 rank (out of 142) GCI 2012/20 13 rank (out of 143 GCI 2013/2014 rank (out of 148 Switzerland Sweden Singapore Malaysia Tunisia N/A 83 South Africa
10 Country/Eco nomy GCI rank (out of 133) GCI rank (out of 139) GCI 2011/2012 rank (out of 142) GCI 2012/20 13 rank (out of 143 GCI 2013/2014 rank (out of 148 Botswana Egypt Kenya Tanzania Uganda Botswana Egypt
11 Transformative Research Fuse economic planning with technology planning Innovations & Inventions that lead to products that can be commercialized Demand driven research Publications vs Patenting Develop problem-solving scientific research
12 Effective National Innovation Systems Creation Knowledge Diffusion Absorption 12
13 Modern Technologies Need for application of modern, effective and efficient tools such as: Remote-sensing devices, Robotic monitoring instruments Computing and modeling capabilities CCTV in crime-busting Biotechnology Nanotechnology Space Technology and others to achieve sustainable development 13
14 ST& I grant The ability of a country to follow sustainable development paths is determined to a large extent by the capacity of its people. Capacity building encompasses the country s human, scientific, technological, organizational, institutional and resource capabilities. In recognition of the above, the Kenya Government created ST&I grant NACOSTI has been administering since FY 2008/2009.
15 ST&I grant The grant supports research and innovations in priority areas in relation to Kenya Vision 2030, Medium term plan and Sector plans. 15
16 ST&I GRANT - Categories Research Innovations Women Scientists/Researchers Postgraduates - Ph.D Postgraduates- M.Sc Post-doctorate Research facilities Support for Conferences/Symposia
17 COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH PROGRAMMES Kenya/South Africa joint research projects Kenya/ Japan Society for Promotional for Sciences Kenya/IDRC Canada
18 Summary of ST&I grant funding categories - Funded projects ( ) Category 1 st Call Call 3 rd Call Call 5 th Call Total Research projects Women scientists Innovations PhD students MSc/MA Students Post-Doctoral Research facilities Sponsorship of Conferences Kenya/ S. Africa Programm nd 4 th NACOSTI-JSPS programm Kenya/German joint PhD programme 54 (DAAD) Total 1,283
19 Challenges of ST&I Support ST&I activities at the county level Implement funding for R&D/GDP; 2% Improve R&D infrastructure and capacity to develop innovations Capacity building -Human resource Strengthen IPR regimes Nurture and sustain home-grown scientific talents Sustained Promotion of ST&I Science Parks and innovations incubation Units. Undesirable impacts on Human and Environment 19
20 MIUSE OF ST&I Possible misuse of Science, Technology & Innovation in the areas of: Biological weapons Chemical Weapons Toxins Cybercrimes Use of Technology to commit crimes, avoid detection and arrest 20
21 Strengthen ST&I Enhancing Joint R&D projects Exchange between scientists and researchers Strengthening Public Private Partnership Investing in R& D infrastructureand capacity to develop innovations Investment in Human resources development Implement 2% GDP allocated to Research, ST&I Strengthen IPR regimes Sustained Promotion of ST&I Nurture and sustain home-grown scientific talents 21
22 Thank you 22
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