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Implementation Plan 2012
National Linkages Government will support the development of a strong, cohesive and well-coordinated
National System of Innovation (NSI).
Support programmes that promote interactions and partnerships among stakeholders (such
as academia, innovators, researchers, the public, fund managers) for knowledge and
information exchange.
Create strategic partnerships, clusters and networks between the various community and
professional groupings to maximize S&T information exchange and dissemination.
International linkages Promote and renew strategic bilateral, regional, international and multilateral cooperation
with countries and organisations globally in order to enable local firms and research
institutions to establish partnerships and collaborations at international level.
2.3.5. Strategic Priority 5: Knowledge Base
Botswana strives to transform itself into a knowledge-driven economy. Knowledge is generated by many agents including
individuals, communities, research institutions, private and public firms and government departments. However, knowledge
systems in Botswana remain fragmented and efforts tend to be uncoordinated. This has resulted in duplication of research efforts
and limited utilization of valuable knowledge. Improving access to knowledge and the integration of indigenous knowledge into the
national knowledge base are explicit priorities of the RSTI policy.
Access Encourage public participation in S&T – communal groups and facilities for science, technology, research
and innovation promotion (research laboratory and incubation facilities, science and technology
museums, and exploratory facilities and patronage activities)
Promote inter-generational, multi-disciplinary, cross-social and cultural sharing and transfer of ideas,
knowledge, skills and values – science, technology and engineering shows, fairs, discussions, debates,
exhibitions, rallies, expositions, rallies, and exchange and benchmarking programmes.
Facilitate the systematic dissemination of knowledge – media and data repositories
Integration Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) policy that will address the uniqueness and complexity of
indigenous/ traditional knowledge, and promote a coordinated national IK research and development
agenda.
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