Planning and Budget

About Planning and Budget

In view of the increasing number of secondary school graduates arising from the considerable expansion of the basic and secondary school system, there is increasing pressure and a growing challenge on Government to increase correspondingly access to tertiary and higher education and, by extension, improve on service delivery within the sector. New and diversified approaches to development, the adoption of new technologies and the search for solutions, especially through well-trained professionals and skilled technicians, also necessitate continual review, improvement and updating of the content, quality and relevance of tertiary and higher education programmes provided in the country.

Vision

To play a central role in the transformation of The Gambia into a skills-based economy and knowledge society.

Mission

 

To play a central role in the transformation of The Gambia into a skills-based economy and knowledge society.

Guiding Principles in STI Development

To provide direction in the nation‘s quest to achieve the full benefits of STI, the following guiding principles should be adhered to:

Commitment

It is necessary to ensure that there is full and unabridged national commitment to STI that translates into solid investments by both the public and private sectors and the widespread adoption of technologies for socio-economic development.

Concentration

It is important to ensure full and maximum utilization of the country‘s scarce resources in strategic priority areas. Efforts must be focused on those sectors where the nation‘s greatest strengths lie and where the opportunities for growth and leadership are highest.

Capacity

It is necessary to strengthen the nation's capacity and capability to effectively engage STI as a tool for wealth creation and social well-being through education, expansion and upgrading of the STI infrastructure.

Collaboration

The promotion of smart partnerships and synergies between civil society, research institutions, universities and industries will enhance the success of this policy.

Commercialization

It is necessary to enhance the nation's ability to commercialize national products, processes, services and outputs of research and innovations that meet market demands in a competitive way through the adoption of an aggressive export –oriented strategy.

Culture

It is essential to foster a culture that promotes creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship in STI through the creation of an environment that rewards market-driven ideas, supports science and innovation and inspires interest in STI indigenous technology careers.

Community Participation

The enhancement of community support, appreciation and active participation in STI development relevant to their daily lives and in accordance with acceptable national cultural norms, ethics and practices is essential.

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