Gaborone — Botswana's new science, technology and innovation policy has drawn mixed reactions, with some parliamentarians and researchers praising the policy, and others dismissing it as too weak to stimulate the development of the country's science sector.
The policy, passed by the parliament last month (13 August), paves the way for the establishment of three science and technology bodies - council, fund and directorate - to oversee for the country's research and development (R&D).
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