Ministry of Communications, Knowledge and Technology Research Grants (2024 Edition)
Description
Vision 2036 of Botswana stresses the need for the transformation of the economy from dependence on natural resources to knowledge economy, an ideal adopted by MCKT to use research to realize the vision.
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Type
Research project
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Deadline information
Electronic copies are to be sent 15th February 2024 at 00:00 hours, CAT
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Comments
Living with Disabilities (PLWD) and Rural Communities groups, in research and science. The Call covers research projects in the following priority areas:
a. Mining, Minerals & Mineral beneficiation;
b. Human Health & Social sciences
c. Water, Environment and Energy
d. Indigenous Knowledge Systems;
e. Livestock & Veterinary Research;
f. Food and Agriculture
g. Digitisation
It is envisaged that the research interventions shall:
a. Provide commercially viable socio-economic solutions leading to value chain development and downstream employment opportunities;
b. Create a conducive and competitive environment to stimulate private sector participation in research;
c. Strengthen participation of women and vulnerable groups in research;
d. Promote collaborative multi-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary research;
e. Demonstrate value and impact for sustainable economic development;
f. Provide transformative and innovation policy recommendations for value addition.
