African researchers need to come up with scientific and technological innovations that can enhance value-addition processes and boost economic growth.
Science and technological researchers should also support put great emphasis on science, technology and innovation as they are key factors in enabling sustainable development in the continent.
Dr Godfrey Gandawa, Zimbabwe’s Deputy Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development notes, “Science and technology researchers should find practical solutions to value addition for both our minerals and agricultural produce in order for our economy to grow.”
African societies must embrace science, technology and innovation as pillars of economic development.
With the help of governments, various African societies should set up innovation and commercialisation funds to commercialise research and development outcomes.
Innovation is a key factor of promoting socio-economic growth and development of nations.
African countries should therefore embrace it to facilitate technology transfer and increase agricultural and industrial production.
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