Program
National Council on Innovation, Science and Technology
The yearly policy meeting of governments, scientists, industry and partners on Nigeria's science agenda.
What the meeting does
- Reviews reports on science, technology and innovation across the country
- Shows new research and technology
- Promotes work across disciplines on national problems
- Brings policymakers, researchers and industry together on the future of innovation
- Improves cooperation between stakeholders
Who takes part
Policymakers, scientists, planners, entrepreneurs, universities, industry and development partners such as UNIDO, UNICEF, UNESCO, ECOWAS, UNDP, JICA, KOICA and the World Bank. Professional bodies such as the Nigerian Society of Engineers and COREN, and the five Nigerian academies, also take part.
What it produces
- The main problems and opportunities in the sector
- Recommendations for policy
- Partnerships across sectors
The communique of the 2023 Council is on the policies and resources page.