2003

Ministerial Conference on Science and Technology - Outline of a Plan of Action
November 2003, File size 160 KB
The Ministerial conference considered and adopted flagship programme areas outlined in the plan of action. These will be elaborated on in a detailed costed business plan.

Centers of Excellence in Science and Technology for Africa's Sustainable Development
November 2003, File size 152 KB
The paper provides a conceptual framework and general policy guidance for translating into concrete actions NEPAD's aspiration to build networks of centers of excellence. The paper was prepared by Dr John Mugabe of NEPAD for the African Ministerial Conference on Science and Technology for Development.

Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) for Africa's Development
November 2003, File size 295 KB
The paper stresses the dire need for coordination and synergy of African ICT efforts. The paper was prepared by Matthew Chetty (CSIR) for the NEPAD Ministerial Conference on Science and Technology for Development.

Energy Technologies for Africa's Sustainable Development
November 2003, File size 163 KB
A paper discussing the key challenge in terms of energy for sustainable development to meet developmental goals while mitigating the environmental costs. The paper was prepared by Pat Manders of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) of South Africa.

Declaration of the First Nepad Ministerial Conference on Science and Technology
November 2003, File size 75 KB
Declaration adopted by the Ministers responsible for science and technology in African countries, meeting at their inaugural conference in the framework of the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) from 6-7 November 2003 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Biotechnology and Sustainable Development in Africa - Towards Regional Consensus and Common Strategy
November 2003, File size 136 KB
This is a proposal to establish a high-level African Panel on Biotechnology (APB) under the auspices of NEPAD. The proposal was prepared by Dr John Mugabe of NEPAD for the African Ministerial Conference on Science and Technology for Development.

NEPAD Preparation of a Medium to Long Term Plan of Action/Strategic Framework (MLTSF) Briefing Note
October 2003, File size 36 KB
This Briefing Note provides an overview of the study to be carried out over the next year and one half to develop a strategy to accelerate the implementation of the STAP and to define a strategic framework for the further development of regional infrastructure under NEPAD.

The Relevance of the National System of Innovation Approach to Mainstreaming Science and Technology for Development in NEPAD and the AU
October 2003, File size 228 KB
Draft Working Paper for the Preparatory meeting of the First NEPAD Conference of Ministers and Presidential Advisers responsible for Science and Technology, Nairobi, 13-15 October 2003. This paper is intended to illustrate the usefulness and attractiveness of the National System of Innovation Policy Framework.

International Cooperation in Science and Technology - An overview of African protocols and approaches
October 2003, File size 163 KB
This paper suggest NEPAD as an appropriate regional framework for cooperation in science and technology.

Background Paper of the Millennium Project Task Force on Science, Technology and Innovation
April 2003, File size 133 KB
The Background Paper provides a preliminary overview of existing knowledge and scopes out the questions addressed by this Task Force. The analysis, conclusions and recommendations contained herein should be considered as very preliminary as they are likely to evolve as the Task Force works toward its final report at the end of 2004.

Developing a Science and Technology Strategic Framework
April 2003, File size 133 KB
A synthesis report of the first workshop organized by the Secretariat of NEPAD and the Department of Science and Technology (DST) of the Republic of South Africa in Johannesburg 17-19 April 2003.

Workshop proceedings: Developing a Shared Platform for Science and Technology
February 2003, File size 369 KB
The proceedings of the regional workshop organised by the NEPAD Secretariat in collaboration with the Department of Science and Technology (DST) of the Republic of South Africa and held from 17-19 February 2003 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Capacity Building for Demand-led Research: Issues and Priorities
November 2002, File size 270 KB
In the context of the failure of past development experiences and the knowledge asymmetry between North and South, this paper examines the various dimensions of the concept of demand-led research.
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