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Science parks for South and North West

Two Science parks will be established in the Southern and North Western provinces to facilitate high-tech industries to operate in a dynamic environment that enables them to nurture, innovate and develop ideas.

The parks will contain fully equipped laboratories and office spaces, innovation centres for designers and industries and convenient amenities for local and overseas companies.

National centres of excellence will be established in thrust areas in partnership with state research institutes, universities and the private sector.

The private sector will be encouraged to invest in research and development specially in nanotechnology, biotechnology, ICT and satellite technology.

Government funding for activities related to science and technology will be increased whilst ensuring proper utilisation of these funds to obtain maximum benefits for the country.

Universities and research institutes will be upgraded with facilities to be on par with universities around the world.

The quality and services of the ITI, NSF and the department of Meteorology will be improved by providing adequate resources.

Priority will be given to problem solving and development oriented research with knowledge gathering studies to fill the lacuna in the area of technology and the requirement of the industries in the country.

A significant share of energy production today relies on the use of fossil fuels. Studies will be conducted to explore alternative energy sources.

Government expenditure on the import of food, fertilizer, pesticides and medicines will be minimized through advanced research on declining soil fertility, reducing the cost of food production, increasing nutritional values as well as productivity and pest control.

Research studies on water and air and new medications will be conducted to improve quality of health.

Development of science and technology in relation to process engineering, mining, electronics, computer modelling, machinery, metal products, ICT and telecommunications and other manufacturing sectors will receive priority which would increase efficiency and competitiveness.

 

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