About the project
Project Goal
To recommend a practical and context specific knowledge system concept for Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda which is informed by appropriate international evidence of what works in innovation and research system approaches; and propose practical actions and recommendations for effective investments in science, technology and innovation by these countries and their partners.
Objectives
1
Identify barriers and enablers in what works and what doesn’t and why in Science Technology and Innovation.
2
Describe the country knowledge system in Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda with key constituencies and institutions; policy and regulatory frameworks and levels and sources of financing and the key elements or interactions that should drive innovation and research.
3
Assess feasibility and advise on approach to set out the economic case for investment in STI for governments.
Outputs and expected outcomes
- Practical actions to strengthen the knowledge system in each country
- Recommendations to improve the impact of investments in science, technology and innovation
- An effective knowledge system that produces high quality higher education, research, innovation and new technologies and effective evidence-based policies aimed at driving human capital development and economic growth.