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National Science, Technology and Innovation Policy 2010

Ghana's National Science, Technology and Innovation Policy providing the national framework for applying science, technology and innovation to socioeconomic development.

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Publication Overview

About this publication

The National Science, Technology and Innovation Policy 2010 provides a national policy framework for advancing science, technology and innovation as instruments for Ghana’s development.

The Policy seeks to strengthen the country’s scientific and technological capacity and improve the application of research, technology and innovation across sectors of the economy.

It forms an important part of Ghana’s institutional framework for developing a knowledge-based and innovation-driven economy.

Policy context

The Policy identifies science, technology and innovation as important instruments for socioeconomic transformation and promotes stronger linkages between research, education, industry and national development.

It also supports improved coordination of institutions and programmes involved in Ghana’s science, technology and innovation system.

Document access

The complete National Science, Technology and Innovation Policy is available through the Ministry’s digital publications repository.