The DST shares Science, Technology experise with Mozambique
The Department of Science and Technology (DST) participated in an exhibition in Maputo, Mozambique, from 15 to 20 August 2011, to showcase South Africa’s best practice and activities in science, technology and innovation (STI).
The Department of Science and Technology (DST) participated in an exhibition in Maputo, Mozambique, from 15 to 20 August 2011, to showcase South Africa’s best practice and activities in science, technology and innovation (STI).
Creating public awareness of STI is one of the identified areas of cooperation between South Africa and Mozambique.
Invited by the Mozambican Ministry of Science and Technology, the Department’s participation in the exhibition fostered a strong foundation for cooperation between the two countries’ science and technology institutions.
- The objectives of the exhibition were the following:
- To bring the general public closer to advances made in science and technology.
- To create a space for greater interaction between researchers, the business sector and the public.
- To promote interest in scientific research among students, particularly from secondary schools and universities.
- To promote an awareness of indigenous knowledge and culture in STI.
Featuring prominently in the DST exhibition were the Square Kilometre Array telescope, the South African National Space Agency, the activities of the South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement and the African Space Institute.
Also featuring alongside the exhibition were a series of public lectures and round-table discussions on various topics related to STI, including astronomy, satellite navigation, space tourism and the economic impact of space operations.
