What are the challenges that Mozambique faces in science and technology?
There are three major challenges. The first is human resource development. We need to speed up the process by which Mozambicans can achieve their Masters and PhD degrees, and equip those already at this level with the capacity to do research. The second challenge is to harmonise and consolidate the science and technology system. We have to make sure our research units have laboratories that can make an impact. We need to upgrade existing research facilities and infrastructure while at the same time build new facilities in areas that don’t have anything. The third major challenge is to help our students and scientists gain access to financial resources so that they can bring their ideas to fruition and find the jobs they want. What is your vision for science and technology in Mozambique? Science and technology is the primary productive force in our country and we all have the right to benefit from it. We should do what we can to ensure its benefits reach as many of our people as possibl
