To provide direction in the development of national research priorities, leadership in research and innovation granting and ethics management
To facilitate strategic alliances with national and international stakeholders, including academia, industry, government, and civil society, are crucial for maximizing the impact of RSTI activities
To promote innovation, facilitate technology transfer, and accelerate the commercialization process at all levels
To promote national STI awareness and culture at all levels of society, develop and synthesize STI indicators for making evidence based policy decisions
To seek secure, sustainable and scalable funding and facilitate development of RSTI policies and regulations, institutional frameworks.
Biotechnology advances are reshaping agriculture and improving food security among other spheres. However, agricultural biotechnology is a relatively misunderstood science, especially in Africa. As with most new ideas, cutting through the myths and misinformation is Read more…
Dr Evelyn Gitau, Chief Scientific Officer of the Science for Africa Foundation, sets the tone for the day with a powerful reminder of why strong research governance matters. In her opening remarks at the GRMP Read more…
Introduction Recognizing the critical role that small and medium enterprises (SMEs), entrepreneurs, and innovators play in driving Malawi’s economic transformation, the Malawi Confederation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (MCCCI), in partnership with the National Read more…
A rising temperatures and overfishing threaten livelihoods. Youthful Likoma islanders are experimenting with caged fish farming which they believe can hold the key to better catches. Research by Caroline Chinguo Munkhali shows that high temperatures Read more…
The Tanzanian Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH) visited the National Commission for Science and Technology (NCST) from 29 September to 2 October, 2025 on a learning mission as the United Republic of Tanzania plans Read more…
