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Overview
The National Science and Technology Council is a statutory body through which the Government of the Republic of Zambia directs policy on the development and application of Science and Technology in the country. It was established by an Act of Parliament, the Science and Technology No. 26 of 1997. The Council was inaugurated on 10th August, 1999 and the Secretariat was established on 1st April, 2000.
The National Science and Technology Council was established with the mandate to promote science and technology so as to improve the quality of life in Zambia
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What We Do
Activities We Do
Science and Innovation Grants
NSTC provides funding for research and innovation in Science and Technology through the National Research Fund and the Science, Technology and Innovation Youth Fund.
See DetailsZambia Science Conference
NSTC hosts a flagship annual conference dubbed the Zambia Science Conference. The conference brings together various stakeholders and industry players in the STI ecosystem to discuss pertinent issues.
See DetailsSTI Indicator Surveys
NSTC conducts periodic STI Indicator surveys. This is done through nation-wide surveys of all research performing institutions on various research and development indicators.
See DetailsStrategic Partnerships
NSTC partners with various stakeholders, both local and international, to fulfill its mandate. These include NRF South Africa, the SGCI, SARIMA, and many others.
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Our Core Values
The National Science and Technology Council works under and embodies the following core values:
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