Angola - Science and Technology Development Project — Angola

Overview

The Science and Technology Development Project (PDST) seeks to support the Government’s efforts to develop science and technology and promote innovation. The project will particularly help to strengthen and improve the framework of scientific and technological research and create a more favourable national framework for the development of science, technology and innovation. The PDST, which will be implemented over a five-year period, covers the entire national territory. Its overall expected outcomes are: (i) constructing and equipping the Mabubas Science and Technology Park; (ii) financing scholarships and research projects; (iii) implementing promotional activities and strengthening women’s participation in scientific, technological and innovative activities; (iv) skills development in secondary education; and (v) intellectual property management support.