Updating the case studies of the political economy of science granting councils in sub-saharan Africa : national case study report of Rwanda

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2020-05

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This report identifies the different political, economic and social aspects affecting science, technology and innovation (STI) in Rwanda. The National Council for Science and Technology (NCST) is mandated to coordinate and monitor national science, technology, research and innovation activities but will shift to the newly formed Ministry of ICT and Innovation. Having NCST housed within a ministry of education may mean more focus on universities (University of Rwanda) and their role in STI production rather than industrial partnerships. The decision to consolidate research into a single university needs to be reviewed.

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SCIENCE GRANTING COUNCILS, INNOVATION FINANCING, SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY, POLITICAL ECONOMY, RESEARCH CAPACITY BUILDING, COUNTRY STUDIES, RWANDA, SOUTH OF SAHARA

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http://hdl.handle.net/10625/59337

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IDRC Research Results / Résultats de recherches du CRDI
2020-2029 / Années 2020-2029
Science Granting Councils Initiative in Sub-Saharan Africa / Initiative des conseils subventionnaires de la recherche scientifique en Afrique subsaharienne